Assistant Plant Manager


Job Details

The Riverton Assistant Plant Manager leads the production team to provide safe, reliable, quality, cost effective products to the customers. This role is designed for a strong technical operational leader that can manage the site s production personnel, maintenance program, quality control, and facility needs.


  • Displays mechanical and electrical aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting
  • Technical and working understanding of the plant process and backup systems
  • Lead and develop personnel, manage costs effectively, and developing personal skills and competencies
  • Operates the facility in compliance with all governmental regulations and policies
  • Maintains all necessary licenses and permits
  • Provides all regulatory training and maintains documentation
  • Reports and investigates all incidents and ensures corrective actions are complete
  • Meets or exceeds company safety standards
  • Makes plant and process decisions and performs process troubleshooting; establishes clear delegation to qualified personnel
  • Sets and maintains high housekeeping standards
  • Keeps plant hazard analysis current and displays thorough knowledge of possible hazards and associated safeguards
  • Adheres to Management of Change procedure
  • Leads by personal example, models exemplary safety behavior
  • Works to achieve Zero Accidents by taking a leadership role in safety
  • Conducts an annual performance review with employees
  • Implements individual development plans annually and provides training and coaching to improve performance
  • Provides candid constructive input to management decisions and actively supports those decisions



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Are you a MATCH?

  • Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree required OR in lieu of degree 10+ years process industry and/ or ASU experience and high school diploma/ equivalent required
  • 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.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants, including Process Safety Management, OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, EEOC guidelines, FDA regulations (where applicable), state and local requirements
  • Ability to lead root cause analysis investigations
  • Computer literacy - familiarity with Google suite software, able to remotely access Intranet and learn to use internal systems
  • Able to deliver and explain training material to operating personnel
  • Extremely organized and effective at time management - able to establish and maintain a plant filing system and control of engineering documents.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to co-workers and customers.
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills
  • Ability to work extended hours and shift work as business needs dictate
  • On call some nights, weekends and holidays as required





 Airgas, Inc

 06/28/2024

 Riverton,NJ