Plant Manager

About the role

We are hiring a Plant Manager in Bagdad, AZ. The ideal candidate will contribute to and grow our operations by managing the unit, fostering connections with other teams, supporting production excellence, and ensuring plant reliability.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage the activity and workflow of the plant
• Foster connection and alignment with other teams (Industrial / Maintenance, SIO Center, Business Developer)
• Support production excellence in volume and quality
• Communicate and work closely with customers to nurture strong relationships
• Advance site performance through collaborative initiatives
• Coordinate and build alignment with other teams (maintenance, SIO---)
• Mentor and support the growth of technicians while providing helpful performance feedback
• Manage an Air Separation Unit (ASU)

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical diploma
• 7+ years experience with ASU's, pumps, mechanical, electrical
• 5+ years experience in management
• Technical and working understanding of Air Liquide's operation processes
• Prior work with and knowledge of Air Separation Unit
• Ability to read and comprehend key operating documents and troubleshoot production problems
• 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
• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers
• Must have good computer skills
• Must have a valid drivers license with good MVR
• Must have good electrical, instrumentation and mechanical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior SAP and Power BI experience
• Prior forklift experience
• Prior operational and production experience

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• Parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays
• A 401k plan with company matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• An Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. 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 healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

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.