Airgas
Vice President of Operations
Location: Horsham, PA (Regional Office) - Management
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
Airgas is Hiring for a Vice President of Operations in Horsham, PA!
Quentin Chavis Jr. / quentin.chavisjr@airgas.com / 346-459-4397
Job Description Summary:
The VP of Operations is responsible for strategic leadership while ensuring everyday operational activities run smoothly and effectively. The VP of Operations develops and implements the regional operations strategy, manages plant operations, safety & regulatory compliance, and policy & procedural updates. The role also manages capital expenditures and budgeting, and champions a strong safety and compliance culture with associated compliance programs.
Establishes and executes quality and delivery standards for products and services to consistently meet the needs of both internal and external customers.
Manages operation teams, fostering safety, employee engagement, ownership, and collaboration in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning, directing work, managing performance, and resolving associate issues.
Develops capital expenditure budgets and coordinates capital expenditures upon proper approvals.
Works with the regional Safety Management team to coordinate procedures required for compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, state regulations and Airgas Policies & SOPs.
Reviews production orders and schedules to obtain product data such as types, quantities, specifications and scheduled delivery dates for efficient, cost‑effective operations.
Resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to minimize costs and delays.
Develops, implements, and revises standard operational practices as needed.
Partners with Human Resources to resolve employee relations issues effectively.
Provides training and necessary equipment to all Operations employees to perform jobs safely, properly, and efficiently.
Leads by example, promoting safety. Manages safety and health of employees by complying with all internal policies and applicable regulations.
Required Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or related field (or up to 4 years of equivalent experience).
Minimum of 10 years of increasing leadership responsibility in production or operations, preferably with bulk gas industry experience.
Experience developing operations strategies and managing budgets.
Experience driving a safety culture.
Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Demonstrated knowledge of compliance with federal/state regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, FDA).
Benefits We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident through competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, paid holidays for full‑time employees, a progressive parental leave package, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.
About Airgas Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, hardgoods and related products. With over 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a global leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare, present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees. Airgas serves more than 4 million customers and patients worldwide.
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. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
Airgas is Hiring for a Vice President of Operations in Horsham, PA!
Quentin Chavis Jr. / quentin.chavisjr@airgas.com / 346-459-4397
Job Description Summary:
The VP of Operations is responsible for strategic leadership while ensuring everyday operational activities run smoothly and effectively. The VP of Operations develops and implements the regional operations strategy, manages plant operations, safety & regulatory compliance, and policy & procedural updates. The role also manages capital expenditures and budgeting, and champions a strong safety and compliance culture with associated compliance programs.
Establishes and executes quality and delivery standards for products and services to consistently meet the needs of both internal and external customers.
Manages operation teams, fostering safety, employee engagement, ownership, and collaboration in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning, directing work, managing performance, and resolving associate issues.
Develops capital expenditure budgets and coordinates capital expenditures upon proper approvals.
Works with the regional Safety Management team to coordinate procedures required for compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, state regulations and Airgas Policies & SOPs.
Reviews production orders and schedules to obtain product data such as types, quantities, specifications and scheduled delivery dates for efficient, cost‑effective operations.
Resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to minimize costs and delays.
Develops, implements, and revises standard operational practices as needed.
Partners with Human Resources to resolve employee relations issues effectively.
Provides training and necessary equipment to all Operations employees to perform jobs safely, properly, and efficiently.
Leads by example, promoting safety. Manages safety and health of employees by complying with all internal policies and applicable regulations.
Required Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or related field (or up to 4 years of equivalent experience).
Minimum of 10 years of increasing leadership responsibility in production or operations, preferably with bulk gas industry experience.
Experience developing operations strategies and managing budgets.
Experience driving a safety culture.
Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Demonstrated knowledge of compliance with federal/state regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, FDA).
Benefits We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident through competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, paid holidays for full‑time employees, a progressive parental leave package, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.
About Airgas Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, hardgoods and related products. With over 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a global leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare, present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees. Airgas serves more than 4 million customers and patients worldwide.
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. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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