Assistant Plant Manager

at AIRGAS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES in Aurora, Illinois, United States

Job Description

R10040104 Assistant Plant Manager (Open)

Location:Aurora, IL - Jericho - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Assistant Plant Manager supervises the day to day activities for multiple segments of the industrial, specialty and medical distribution and gas filling operations for a plant. This position assists with managing all gas cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and compliance with all Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SAFECORE, and other business related compliance activities.

Supervises two or more associates involved in activities related to the plant, quality assurance lab, and/or drivers.

Coordinates and partners with other Plant Supervisors to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Promotes a strong safety and compliance culture correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay.

Assigns task to workers according to customers' needs, current stock levels, and worker's expertise.

Studies production schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Maintains time and production records.

Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and changes working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.

Recommends or initiates associate actions, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, performance improvement and disciplinary measures.

Trains new workers and cross trains employees to continue production during personnel shortages.

Provides assistance to the Plant Manager with regard to planning and managing capital investments.

Coordinates the proper inventory levels of supplies and equipment.

Additional duties and projects as may be assigned.________________________Are you a MATCH?

Required Education:

High School Diploma or GED.
Required Length & Type of Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a manufacturing or distribution environment. Prefer prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment.

Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Intermediate knowledge of Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening.

Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.

Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.

Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.

Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.

Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.

Requires frequent use of computer and telephone.

Occasionally be able to move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Minimal travel required.

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability