Production Supervisor II

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.  Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

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.
 

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Production Supervisor leads 2nd shift and directs the day to day operations of flammable and nonflammable gases in a production setting. This position is responsible for building and maintaining the facilities safety culture and performance, delivering and maintaining compliance within the facility, maintaining correct staffing levels based on production demands, and managing inventory control within the facility by performing the following.

• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.

• Creates a safe work environment by contributing to zero preventable accidents, and by continuous compliance with company safety rules, standard operating procedures and governmental regulations required for the position.

• Coordinates monthly safety meetings for production associates.

• Supervises the activities of plant production supervisors for 2nd shift.

• Use PEM to plan production schedules

• Responsible for managing associates' work schedules to meet filler efficiencies.

• Updates system to input production hours and fill rates to maintain filler efficiency tool.

• Implements and suggests improvement measures for production and equipment performance.

• Works with additional plants and branches to ensure proper order delivery and status updates are met.

• Coordinates with management on the plant's inventory levels, supplies and equipment.

• Works with shipping associates to verify load assignments. Verifies that all trip sheets are accurate and followed.

• Provides leadership direction to all levels of associates in the plan including; positive motivation and performance evaluations, coaching, providing regular feedback through one-on-one meetings, communication of goals, leading regular team meetings and calls.

• Provides coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that poor performers are identified, documented and improved to acceptable performance, or released.

• Coordinates with other departments to ensure seamless follow through customer service requirements and expectations.

• Work closely with the Plant Manager to determine best practices for a production environment.

• Committed and follows Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position’s responsibilities.

• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

• Fill cylinder and liquids on an as needed basis

• Load trucks and material handled on an as needed basis to cover staff shortages or increases in demand.

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Are you a MATCH?

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.

• 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.

• Experience leading teams required for a minimum of 4 years. 

• At least four years’ experience in production of industrial gasses, flammable, nonflammable, medical mixes, pure products and liquids.

• Operations Planning, Material Planning, and Production Scheduling experience.

• Ability to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

• Familiar with CGA, FDA, NFPA, and other regulatory agencies associated with the compressed gas industry.

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google platforms)

• Knowledge of compliance related to Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), En