R10039611 Operations Trainee (Open) Location: Columbus, OH - Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Operations Trainee will be placed in and must successfully complete a comprehensive training program that will give them a working knowledge of our industry, our customers and our organization. Upon completion of the program, the Trainee will be required to meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for streamlining logistics, optimization of resources, managing human capital, and managing safety standards of an Airgas plant. Operate and safely maintain plant operations and distribution for cylinder packaged gases while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local regulations, and company policies and procedures Schedule and direct safety meetings Coordinate testing and maintenance needs to production demands, working in conjunction with Production and Distribution managers Assign cylinder warehousing; maintain quality control and other required records (DOT, FDA, EPA, Airgas, etc.) Assign training for all cylinder testers and cylinder maintenance personnel Develop plans for an effective preventative maintenance program for all testing and maintenance equipment Develop 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 properly investigated and reported within 24 hours Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented. Provide coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that poor performers are identified, documented and to be acceptable performance, or released Ensure employee complaints, safety concerns, grievances, etc. are effectively handled __Are you a MATCH? Bachelor's degree; preferably related to Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering Strong leadership skills; ability to lead and function within team environments Professional communication skills (verbal and written); Astute problem solving skills and administrative accuracy Proficiency in time management and organization skills; ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work independently Ambition to build career in Operations, Production, Distribution, or Supply Chain leadership Onsite work environment

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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