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We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.\nAirgas is Hiring for an Area Operations Manager in Atlanta, GA Territory! Other Areas of Territory includes Bessemer, AL & Hattiesburg, MS Area.\nWe are looking for you!\nWork Schedule - Monday - Friday am-pm\nReferral Bonus\nComprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.\nSupport for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.\nFuture Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.\nEarly Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment\nRecruiter: Jacob () Phone: 980-445-9764 Call or Text\nThe Area Operations Manager (AOM) is a dynamic, collaborative leadership role dedicated to inspiring and guiding our Plant Managers and associates in achieving exceptional results in day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, compliance, capital expenditures, and budgeting within a defined area. The AOM actively identifies and advances operational programs and excellent practices that enhance the customer experience, improve efficiencies, and optimize costs across the cylinder supply chain. This role collaborates effectively with regional and divisional leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and peers to identify and implement training and development initiatives that support our plants in meeting established performance metrics.\nGuide leadership to production facilities within the assigned area, supporting Plant Managers in achieving Area and Regional performance goals.\nCultivate training, development, and motivate teams to support alignment with company policies.\nSupport and coordinate multiple Plant Managers.\nAnalyze key performance indicators, labor plans, overtime, fulfillment, and other data to proactively identify trends and adjust strategies related to fulfillment and cost benchmarks.\nCollaborate with production facilities to advance efficient and cost-effective operations that align with customer product needs and nurture a seamless customer experience.\nIdeally, you bring a thoughtful approach to building alignment through operational, manufacturing, supply chain path, and maintenance challenges to maximize cost efficiencies.\nMaintain transparent, proactive communication with the VP of Operations, sharing progress, challenges, opportunities, and improvements affecting the business.\nFoster consistent, effective, and frequent communication within the area, articulating the \"why\" behind initiatives.\nConduct regular facility visits to guide performance, safety, compliance, and training improvements.\nPartner with Regional and Division Safety leadership to promote a culture of safety and encourage adherence to safety policies and procedures.\nGuide the Airgas Incident Review Committee and support safety improvement plans.\nCollaborate with the Cylinder Asset Manager and Plant Managers to maintain proper cylinder supply.\nCoordinate equipment bidding and project management, supporting vendor compliance and capital expenditure budget development.\nDevelop, implement, and revise standard operational practices (SOPs) as needed and share excellent practices.\nSupport compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, DHS, and state regulations, as well as Airgas policies.\nGuide and support initiatives across the region, such as plant efficiency audits, Industrial Gas Manual audits, 5S programs, and continuous improvement projects.\nFoster consistent, transparent, and effective communication throughout the District, emphasizing safety and environmental objectives at all Airgas facilities.\nFoster teamwork and an employee-focused environment to inspire associates and promote high retention rates.\n________________________\nAre you a MATCH?\nRequired Qualifications:\nAt least 5 years management experience\n\nMust have strong leadership skills.\n\nCandidates 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.\n\nAgility and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving market and business landscape.\n\nStrong critical thinking skills to analyze inventory, fulfillment, supply chain and distribution impacts and implement effective operational strategies.\n\nIn-depth knowledge of industry, business, and accounting concepts, including ROI, P&L statements, balance sheets, and margin responsibilities.\n\nMust be self motivated and have strong time management skills.\n\nStrong project management abilities.\n\nAbility to deliver clear and engaging oral and written presentations to all levels of management.\n\nAvailability to travel 60 percent of the time with the occasional overnight stay.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience\n\nExperience in the packaged gas industry\n\nExperience in capital project management\n\nPrior SAP and Power BI experience\n\nPrior forklift experience\n\nExperience in DOT qualifications, accident reporting along with safety and compliance.\n\n________________________\nBenefits\nWe 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\nAssociates 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.\n_________________________\nYour DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE\nAt 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.\nWe 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.\n_________________________\nAbout Airgas\nAirgas, 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.\nAirgas 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.\nJoin 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.\n_________________________\nEqual Employment Opportunity Information\nWe 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.\nAirgas, 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.\nAirgas 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. 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