Airgas Incorporated

Operations Quality Manager

Airgas Incorporated • $100K — $110K *
Phoenix, AZ 85032In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years in quality management within manufacturing or industrial environments, ideally in electronics or specialty gases.
  • 8 years in operation and maintenance of in-line gas analytical equipment like APIX and Gas Chromatography.
  • 3+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
  • Proven track record of developing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
  • Strong grasp of quality methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, 8D).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate existing quality management system with on-site quality tools for customer satisfaction.
  • Support and guide technicians, offering training and performance evaluations.
  • Establish and enforce adherence to SOPs for equipment calibration and maintenance.
  • Monitor KPIs for quality and analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Advance continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and 8D methodologies.
  • Collaborate with engineering and vendors to ensure effective gas quality monitoring.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate quality-related risks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Support for continuing education and skill advancement.
Full Job Description

Location:
Phoenix, AZ - 51st Ave - Carrier gases - On-site - TSMC
The Operations Quality Manager will be responsible for championing and guiding all aspects of quality management within Air Liquide's onsite Gas Plant supporting a large electronics campus. Fostering alignment with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines to advance continuous improvement and operational distinction.

Responsibilities
  • Integrate Air Liquide Electronics' existing quality management system with on site quality tools to meet customer expectations.
  • Guide and support a team of technicians and specialists, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Establish, review and foster alignment and adherence with SOPs for analyzer and instrument calibrations, maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality, analyzing data to identify trends, root causes of non-conformances, and opportunities for improvement, including working with the engineering department to develop a statistical process controls program Including developing trend reports for management review.
  • Cultivate and advance continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and 8D problem-solving to enhance product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, analyzer vendors, design and project teams to partner to meet customer needs regarding 24/7 monitoring of gas quality are met.
  • Ensure alignment with all relevant industry regulations, customer specifications, and Air Liquide safety and environmental policies.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies related to product quality and operational processes.


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Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field or equivalent work experience
  • 8+ years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in the electronics or specialty gas industry.
  • 8 years experience operating and maintaining in-line gas analytical equipment with APIX, APIMS, Gas Chromatography, GC/MS, FIDs, and other types of analytical equipment
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Proven expertise in developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
  • Strong understanding and practical application of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, FMEA, SPC).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
  • Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite (Microsoft Office acceptable) and experience with QMS software.
  • Ability to travel occasionally as required.
  • Proven ability to propose improvement to management systems and implement them


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification

About Airgas Incorporated

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. Airgas was founded in 1982, and acquired by Air Liquide in 2016. The company operates through two segments: Distribution and Production. The Distribution segment offers a wide range of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products, to customers in various industries, including manufacturing and health care. The Production segment offers nitrogen, oxygen, and argon gases for use in steelmaking, welding, and other industries.
Learn more about Airgas Incorporated
Size
18,000 employees
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Founded
1982
* Ladders Estimates

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