Manager – Operations at Airbase

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial Gases, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • A total of five (5) years of industry experience, including a minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience working in a supervisory/leadership role
  • Prefer prior experience with compressed/packaged gases
  • Associate’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or science-related degree field strongly preferred
  • Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with others in both favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of status of position; accepts cultural diversity and establishes effective working relationships
  • Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent
  • Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently
  • Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately
  • Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Able to operate a fork-lift
  • Able to remain stationary for extended periods

Responsibilities

  • Directs and controls the manufacture and distribution of packaged and bulk gases in a production environment
  • Coordinates plant safety, maintenance, compliance, staffing, training, associate performance, capital expenditures, and operational budgets
  • Operates and safely maintains the plant for pumping or repackaging of gases into cylinders while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and company policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
  • Maintains a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance
  • Studies production schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments
  • Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
  • Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality
  • Modifies working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew
  • Ensures all safety rules are strictly observed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted, and documented
  • Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
  • Ensures all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours
  • Analyzes and resolves, or assists workers in solving, work-related problems
  • Recommends and/or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures
  • Ensures associate issues, grievances, etc., are effectively handled
  • Manages and leads subordinate supervisors to provide leadership
  • Initiates and/or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve goals
  • Provides coaching and corrective action promptly to ensure poor performers are identified, documented, and improved to acceptable performance, or released
  • Trains new workers and cross-trains associates to continue production during personnel shortages
  • Maintains time and production records and approves overtime when essential, while keeping overtime at acceptable levels
  • Performs additional duties and projects as may be assigned

Skills

plant operations
safety compliance
production management
staffing
training
maintenance
budget management
capital expenditures
personnel management
leadership
supervisory skills
gas production
cylinder filling
acetylene production

Airbase

Spend management and AP automation platform

About Airbase

Airbase offers a spend management platform that helps businesses manage their financial operations more effectively. The platform includes services such as guided procurement, accounts payable automation, expense management, and corporate card management. These features allow companies to control their spending, streamline procurement processes, and automate accounts payable tasks. Airbase's software is designed to be user-friendly, providing visibility and control over spending for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations. Unlike many competitors, Airbase also fosters a community for finance professionals through its Slack group, Off the Ledger, where users can share insights and ask questions. The goal of Airbase is to provide businesses with the tools they need to manage their finances efficiently and ensure compliance globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$88MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from Amazon Business could threaten Airbase's market share in spend management.
Paylocity's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or service offerings.
Rapid AI integration may face adoption challenges, impacting customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Airbase offers a comprehensive spend management platform with AP automation and corporate card management.
The platform provides real-time insights into spending, enhancing decision-making for mid-market firms.
Airbase's partnership with Sardine enhances fraud prevention, increasing platform security and client trust.

Upsides

AI-powered Touchless AP reduces manual processing time, boosting efficiency and cost savings.
Paylocity's acquisition could expand Airbase's resources and accelerate growth and innovation.
New spend analytics and vendor management features offer better financial control for clients.

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