AG-Manager, Plant

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Manager in San Jose, CA!

San Jose, CA - Hobson - Filling industrial

$95-$115K plus a 10% Bonus

Tina Kratochwill / ti /

• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in production and delivery of compressed gases, correcting unsafe acts or conditions, and assigning job tasks to workers according to customer needs, current stock levels and workers' expertise.
• Operate and safely maintain the plant for repackaging of gases into cylinders while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker‑hour requirements. Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented.
• Ensure all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours.
• Analyze and resolve work related issues and personnel actions.
• Manage and lead associates to provide leadership and provide coaching and corrective action promptly.
• Train new workers and cross‑train associates to continue production during personnel shortages.
• Maintain time and production records and approve overtime when essential, while keeping overtime at acceptable levels.
• Complete additional duties and projects as may be assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• 8+ years of experience in industrial gas/packaged gas industry plant environment, petrochemical, or related industries in operations and/or engineering or related activities.
• Minimum 2 years in supervisory role.

• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime to keep the plant running with limited downtown.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short‑term and long‑term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in…