Airgas Incorporated

Plant Manager

Airgas Incorporated$120K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical diploma.
  • 7+ years of experience in Air Separation Units, pumps, and mechanical/electrical systems.
  • Technical knowledge of Air Liquide's operational processes.
  • Experience with Air Separation Unit systems is critical.
  • Ability to read operational documents and troubleshoot production issues.
  • Effective communication skills with customers required.
  • Strong computer skills and valid driver's license with a good MVR.

Responsibilities

  • Guide operations of the industrial cylinder fill plant, aligning with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Lead and mentor team supervisors in a dynamic work environment.
  • Investigate and report accidents, ensuring alignment on safety protocols.
  • Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient plant environment.
  • Coach and support associates in their performance development.
  • Address associate concerns while ensuring compliance with hiring requirements.
  • Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives in production and operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Up to 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Tuition assistance for ongoing education.
  • Early access to benefits starting after 30 days of employment.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
Full Job Description


Location:
Minooka, IL (AMG) - ASU

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Manager in Minooka, IL!

We are looking for you!

  • Pay Range: $120K-$130K plus Bonus
  • Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
  • Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
  • Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
  • Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.


The Plant Manager will guide and coordinate the production and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases into cylinders at our industrial cylinder fill plant. Lead a team, support safety, coordinate operations, and advance efficiency in a cutting-edge environment. Join us at Airgas and play a pioneering role in pioneering our industry's future.

  • Guide all aspects of the industrial cylinder fill plant operations, ensuring thorough alignment with safety regulations and Airgas policies.
  • Lead and mentor team supervisors to provide excellent leadership in a dynamic environment.
  • Investigate and report any injuries or accidents, promptly building alignment and resolving plant-related issues to maintain a safe and productive facility.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient plant, where safety rules are consistently observed and practiced.
  • Coach and support performance development as needed to encourage growth, ensuring all associates meet our excellent standards.
  • Foster understanding and address associate concerns and grievances while supporting compliance with pre-employment requirements.
  • Collaborate with the team to implement measures for continuous improvement in production methods, equipment performance, and overall operational efficiency.


Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical diploma
  • 7+ years experience with ASU's, pumps, mechanical, electrical
  • Technical and working understanding of Air Liquide's operation processes.
  • Prior work with and knowledge of Air Separation Unit
  • Ability to read and comprehend key operating documents and to troubleshoot production problems.
  • Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with customers.
  • Must have good computer skills.
  • Must have a valid drivers license with good MVR.
  • Must have good electrical, instrumentation and mechanical skills.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior SAP and Power BI experience
  • 5+ years experience in management
  • Quality and Safety knowledge
  • Prior forklift experience
  • Prior operational and production experience


Benefits

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.

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
Founded
1982

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