Operations Trainee

About the Role

The Operations Leadership Trainee will be in a working development program that will give the associate a working knowledge of our industry, our customers, and our organization. Upon completion of the program, the Trainee will be supported to achieve and advance both corporate and regional objectives for streamlining logistics, optimization of resources, managing human capital, and managing safety standards of an Airgas plant. This is an onsite work environment. Start dates begin in 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and safely maintain plant operations and distribution for cylinder packaged gasses while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Facilitate and guide safety meetings.
• Coordinate testing and maintenance needs to production demands, working in conjunction with Production and Distribution managers.
• Coordinate cylinder warehousing; maintain quality control and other required records (DOT, FDA, EPA, Airgas, etc.).
• Organize training for all cylinder testers and cylinder maintenance personnel.
• Partner to develop plans for an effective preventative maintenance program for all testing and maintenance equipment.
• Establish a tracking system for all cylinders received from and shipped to other locations.
• Prepare budgets for staffing, equipment, and facility improvement needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace.
• Ensure all injuries and accidents are thoroughly investigated and reported within 24 hours.
• Ensure all safety rules are consistently practiced and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted, and documented.
• Provide constructive coaching and guidance to support employee development and performance alignment.
• Ensure employee complaints, safety concerns, grievances, etc. are thoughtfully addressed and resolved.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably related to Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering.
• Onsite work environment.
• Pay: $29.50-30/hr.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills; ability to lead and function within team environments.
• Professional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Astute problem-solving skills.
• Administrative accuracy.
• Proficiency in time management and organization skills; ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work independently.
• Ambition to build a career in Operations, Production, Distribution, or Supply Chain leadership.