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.

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.

• 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), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SAFECORE, or other business related compliance activities.

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

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $68,000.00 - $86,000.00. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

About Airgas

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.

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.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Join us for a stimulating experience: you'll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

Airgas offers a full benefits package includes:
http://www.airgas.com/company/careers/employee-benefits

Airgas will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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