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Manager - Plant Operations

Airgas
South Plainfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Mar 2026
💰 $127,500/yr($111,500/yr$127,500/yr)

About the role

R10082449 Manager - Plant Operations (Open)

Location:

South Plainfield, NJ (Plant) - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operations Manager in South Plainfield, NJ!

We are looking for you !

  • Pay: $111,500.00 - $127,500.00

  • 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

 Recruiter:  Carolyn Harris | <u>carolyn.harris@airliquide.com</u>

The Plant Operations Manager supports and coordinates with the team contributing to the production and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases cylinders, addressing and resolving unsafe acts or conditions promptly and thoughtfully, and collaborating on task distribution according to customer needs, current stock levels, and the unique strengths of our team.

The Plant Operations Manager is guiding and supporting the activities of team members contributing to the producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases cylinders, addressing unsafe acts or conditions promptly, and collaborating on job tasks with team members according to customer needs, current stock levels and the unique strengths of our team.

Responsibilities

  • Operates and safely maintains the plant for pumping or repackaging of gases into cylinders while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations and laws.

  • Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.

  • Studies production schedules and plans team capacity for completion of job assignments.

  • Collaborates on and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

  • Implements measures to advance production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.

  • Refines working conditions and use of equipment to support the efficiency of the team.

  • Ensures all safety rules are consistently prioritized and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented.

  • Shares company policies with the team and upholds safety regulations.

  • Ensures all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours.

  • Nurtures alignment and collaborates with team members in solving work-related problems.

  • Recommends and/or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, offboarding, and performance alignment measures.

  • Ensures associate issues, grievances, etc. are effectively handled.

  • Supports and mentors supervisors to provide leadership.

  • Initiates and/or suggests plans to inspire the team to reach our collective milestones.

  • Provides coaching and supportive feedback promptly, to ensure that individuals needing additional support are identified, documented, and empowered to reach acceptable performance, or transitioned.

  • Supports new team members and cross-trains associates to continue production during personnel shorta

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