R10089024 Assistant Plant Manager (Open)

Location:

Maitland, ON (N2O) (I) - N2O primary production

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is Hiring for a Project Engineer

• This position is located at 1350 Brockchem Rd Maitland, ON

Recruiter:

• Manon Bélanger/[email protected]/514-241-9029

Summary Job Description :

The Assistant Plant Manager will be the primary resource in managing nitrous oxide production, filling and testing.  Activities include direct interface with customers, establishing a production schedule based on customer requirements, managing work flow through the analytical lab, and maintaining laboratory quality records including statistical process control charts.  With experience, the person filling this position will contribute to maintenance of existing management systems such as the ISO9001-2008 quality system and the medical cGMP quality system.  The Assistant Plant Manager will work with plant operators to perform analytical work by gas chromatograph and to perform maintenance on the laboratory equipment, cylinder filling pumps, etc. as needed.

Key responsabilities :

• Interface directly with customers in taking orders and establishing a production schedule based on customer requirements. 

• Ability to work productively with and direct the activities of others.

• Schedule and perform testing by gas chromatograph of high purity and medical nitrous oxide.

• Maintain all laboratory records including certificates of analysis and calibration data.

• Maintain and enter SPC data into quality software and interpret the output.

• Coordinate directly with customers concerning delivery schedules, product complaints, and other special projects as needed.  Participate in customer audits and in resolution of any audit findings.

• Audit fill records.  

• The person filling this position will become familiar with the ISO quality system, Food Safety System, the medical quality system, the local procedure manual, the Safety Management System, etc.  The Assistant Plant Manager may become involved in internal auditing vs. one or more of these management systems or may become involved with writing or editing any of these procedures.

• Hands on plant activity such as design and construction of a gas sampling manifold will be needed from time to time.

• Interact with government agencies: Health Canada, TSSA, Ministry of the Environment etc.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• BS in Chemistry or in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is desired.  Commensurate experience will be considered. 

• Experience directing the activity of others.

• Familiarity with GC operation, maintenance, and interpretation of results.

• Thorough familiarity with Google Suite Platform.

Physical demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Able to talk, hear, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch.

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.

• Movement of cylinders by hand, by hand truck, or by fork lift.

• Moderate lifting may be required. 

 

Work environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Chemical process facility environment

• Warehouse environment

• Seasonal ambient working temperatures 

• Forklift traffic

• Hearing protection required areas.

Communication skills : 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex instructions such as safety procedures, operation and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals.  The Assistant Plant Manager must have the ability to effectively present complex information to co-workers and customers.

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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.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

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 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.

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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.