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Production Supervisor

Airgas, Inc.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Hopewell
103 Industrial Street (Show on map)
Jul 21, 2025

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. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

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.

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

If you're looking for dry ice, you'll find it with Airgas. As the largest supplier of dry ice, Airgas has established a series of production plants across the nation to develop a secure source supply. Distribution Branches are located in strategic locations throughout the country to provide service to key industries including universities and labs. Quality, reliability, and service are the key drivers that enable Airgas to grow with organizations who depend on dry ice and cold shipping supplies.

Airgas is seeking a Production Supervisor for one of our Dry Ice facilities. The Production Supervisor will supervise Plant Operators in tasks such as production, packaging of dry ice, shipping preparation, and loading/unloading products in commercial trucks. In this full time position, you will benefit from competitive compensation with full benefits - medical, dental, vision, and 401k.

Pay $30.00- $31.00

* Supervises the safe start-up, shutdown, and efficient operation of the dry ice plant.

* Coordinates with the local branch to ensure production resources (labor, materials, and equipment) match production demand.

* Communicates operational status on a continual basis to the Plant and Branch Managers.

* Interviews and hires new production associates.

* Completes written evaluations and annual reviews of production associates.

* Leads, trains, and disciplines production associates to ensure compliance with Airgas policies and procedures.

* Tracks supply inventories to ensure that proper materials are on-hand for production needs.

* Knows and complies with all safety and quality policies and procedures.

* Identifies and facilitates the correction of all safety hazards and quality deficiencies.

* Operates a forklift on an occasional basis to meet production needs. What is the work environment like?

* 70% of the time within an unconditioned work space (i.e. warm in summer, cool in winter). Hazards required the use of personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes). Dry ice is extremely cold, and therefore requires that gloves be worn when directly handling dry ice.

* 30% of the time in an office setting (i.e. desk/computer station.

* On-call and shift work required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Essential job function requires occasional lifting and manipulation of dry ice blocks ranging in weight from 5 - 50 pounds each.

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Are you a MATCH?
  • Associates degree preferred. (High School diploma considered in conjunction with extensive, relevant experience).
  • Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory role of more than 10 production personnel in an industrial environment.
  • Self-starter, able to effectively supervise work teams to meet the production demands.
  • Decision making to execute company policies and plant procedures.
  • Organizational skills to facilitate inventory management, personnel files, and time management.
  • Discipline associates in a fair and professional manner.
  • Very good written and verbal skills and the ability to complete basic reports.
  • Higher level math skills (beyond add, subtract, multiply, divide) to provide input for budgets, cost control, and inventory.
  • Comfortable with computer systems and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail.
  • Knowledgeable in operating ice plant equipment (block press, saws, packaging, pelletizers, valves, etc.).
  • Function safely in a noisy environment with safe, but elevated, levels of CO2 vapor present in the facility. Supervise a floor production staff of 10 people in the same environment.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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