VP of Operations at US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC — Independence, OH
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R10096208 VP of Operations (Open)
Location:
Independence, OH - Rockside Woods Blvd - Management - Regional OfficeCarnegie, PA - Filling industrial, Columbus, OH - Filling industrial, Ferndale, MI - Filling industrial, Moraine, OH - Filling industrial, Toledo, OH - Filling industrial
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
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.
Airgas is Hiring for a VP of Operations in Independence, OH!
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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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.
Job Description Summary:
The Vice President of Operations provides overarching strategic leadership and executive oversight for all operational, production, facility, and distribution activities across the Great Lakes region. This critical leadership role is responsible for driving continuous improvement, managing large-scale capital expenditure (CapEx) processes, budgeting, and ensuring everyday regional activities run safely, smoothly, and cost-effectively.
The VP of Operations directly champions a world-class safety and compliance culture, implementing robust industrial programs to protect our associates while strictly aligning with all company procedural updates and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Defines and executes the regional operational strategy, establishing clear safety guidelines, optimal organizational structures, and robust risk-monitoring frameworks to achieve business growth.
- Optimizes industrial resources across the region, focusing on leadership development, team competency, and the strategic tracking of capital investments.
- Manage and navigate 50% to 75% regional travel across the territory (primarily drivable) to maintain a strong operational presence across multi-site production facilities.
- Monitors regional operational health utilizing performance dashboards, KPIs, and structured roadmap evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
- Oversees comprehensive industrial programs focused on process safety, facility reliability, maintenance excellence, and integrated IT/OT systems.
- Provides executive oversight and strategic support for the rollout of major capital expenditures and regional industrial projects.
Jeff Starr / Jeffrey.Starr@airgas.com / 845-768-2753
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Required Qualifications:
- University degree in engineering, chemistry, administration, etc.
- 15+ years of progressive management or technical leadership experience operating complex industrial manufacturing, production, or distribution sites.
- Working knowledge of basic finance and accounting principles, including capital investment calculations, P&L management, and operational financial KPIs.
- Ability and willingness to travel 50% to 75% within the regional territory.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior industrial gas industry experience.
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