Production Supervisor (Night Shift) Job at Airgas, Inc. in La Porte

R10077794 Production Supervisor (Night Shift) (Open)

Overview

Location: La Porte, TX - Strang Rd - Filling industrial - Dry-ice

The Production Supervisor of Night Shift will provide direct supervision of labor and daily management of the dry ice production operation. This position will be working on the night shift.

Schedule: Sunday through Wednesday, 6pm to 6am

Responsibilities

• Supervises the safe start-up, shutdown, and efficient operation of the ice plant.
• Coordinates with local branch to ensure production resources (labor, materials, and equipment) match production demand.
• Communicates operational status on a continual basis to the Plant and Branch Managers.
• Completes written evaluations and annual reviews of production associates.
• Leads, trains, and disciplines production associates to ensure compliance with Airgas policies and procedures.
• Tracks supply inventories to ensure that proper materials are on-hand for production needs.
• Knows and complies with all safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Identifies and facilitates the correction of all safety hazards and quality deficiencies.
• Operates a forklift to meet production needs.

Work Environment

• 70% of the time within an unconditioned work space with seasonal temperature variations. Personal protective equipment is required (hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes). Direct handling of dry ice requires gloves due to extreme cold.
• 30% of the time in an office setting (desk/computer station).
• On-call and shift work required.

Education

• Associates degree preferred. High School diploma considered in conjunction with extensive, relevant experience.

Experience

• Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory role of more than 10 production personnel in an industrial environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Self-starter, able to effectively supervise work teams to meet production demands.
• Decision making to execute company policies and plant procedures.
• Organizational skills to facilitate inventory management, personnel files, and time management.
• Discipline associates in a fair and professional manner.
• Very good written and verbal skills and the ability to complete basic reports.
• Higher level math skills to provide input for budgets, cost control, and inventory.
• Comfortable with computer systems and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail.
• Knowledgeable in operating ice plant equipment (block press, saws, packaging, pelletizers, valves, etc.).

Mental Demands

• Function safely in a noisy environment with elevated CO2 exposure; supervise a floor production staff of 10 people in the same environment.

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting and manipulation of dry ice blocks ranging from 5 to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Progressive parental leave package for eligible Airgas parents.
• 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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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 protected characteristics. We believe diversity fosters innovation and success.

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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.

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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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