Description:
The Operations Manager directs and controls the manufacture and distribution of packaged and bulk gases in a production environment. Responsible for the coordination of plant safety, maintenance, compliance, staffing, training, associate performance, capital expenditures and operational budgets. This position requires a motivated, self-directed individual with excellent organizational skills and a strong work ethic.
- All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in established policies and procedures.
- Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook, policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable agencies or regulating bodies.
- Must lead within the Airgas culture – putting safety first.
- Responsible for the overall Safety, Quality, Service and Cost control of Operations team.
- Manages all operations personnel in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning and directing work, managing performance and resolving associate issues so that assigned performance targets are met or exceeded.
- Develops capital expenditure budget and coordinates capital expenditures once proper approvals have been received.
- Works with the regional safety officer to coordinate the procedures required for compliance with
- OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, and state and local regulations and Union agreements.
- Creates, implements and revises, as needed, standard operational practices.
- Ensures adequate cylinder supply to meet customer needs.
- Reviews production orders and schedules to obtain product data such as types, quantities, specifications of products, and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan efficient and cost effective operations that meet customers’ product needs and customer satisfaction.
- Resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and minimum delays.
- Assists with development of capital expenditure budget and coordinates capital expenditures once proper approvals have been received.
- Compiles, stores, and analyzes production data and makes adjustments so that customer needs are met and customers are retained.
- Suggests or initiates plans to motivate workers to achieve goals; recommends and/or initiates personnel actions.
- Ensures safety rules are strictly observed & safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted & documented, corrects unsafe practices or conditions without delay, promotes safety awareness of employees and creates a mechanism in which the supervisors are actively participating and held accountable.
- Ensures all accidents and/or injuries are reported within 24 hours and properly investigated.
- Comply with all Airgas safety rules and company policies.
- Leads daily safety meetings.
- Other duties as assigned