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Assistant Plant Manager

Airgas, Inc.
parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Montgomeryville
107 Park Drive (Show on map)
Mar 07, 2026
R10078325 Assistant Plant Manager (Open) Location: Montgomeryville, PA - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Airgas is Hiring for an Assistant Plant Manager in Montgomeryville, PA! 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. We are looking for you! Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Recruiter: Tammie Stacye/tammie.stacye@airgas.com The Assistant Plant Manager supports and guides the day to day activities for multiple segments of the industrial, specialty and medical distribution and gas filling operations for a plant. This position assists with coordinating all gas cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and compliance with all Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SAFECORE, and other business related compliance activities. Supervises two or more associates involved in activities related to the plant, quality assurance lab, and/or drivers. Coordinates and partners with other Plant Supervisors to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Promotes a strong safety and compliance culture, mentoring safe behaviors and addressing conditions without delay. Assigns task to workers according to customers' needs, current stock levels, and worker's expertise. Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and changes working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Will recommend or initiate associate actions, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, performance improvement and disciplinary measures. Trains new workers and cross trains employees to continue production during personnel shortages. Provides assistance to the Plant Manager with regard to planning and managing capital investments. Ensures the proper inventory levels of supplies and equipment. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED 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. Needs at least 2 years of demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a manufacturing or distribution environment. Intermediate knowledge of Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness. Strong verbal and written communication skills Proactive and driven to contribute; well organized; capable of managing your workflow effectively both independently and as a supportive part of a team. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience utilizing SAP and Power BI is highly valued. Prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment is highly valued. ________________________ 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. _________________________ 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 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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ California Privacy Notice