Location:
Wayne, MI - Filling industrialAt 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 are looking for you !
The Plant Administrator serves as a primary administrative operations contact providing support and coordination to a Plant location which may include answering phones and assisting customers with questions, data investigation, and with the reporting and maintaining of documentation. Documentation includes the processing of all shipment tickets, daily production records, billing, material planning, purchase orders and inventory and quality control records.
Interacts with customers both within the Plant and over the phone and provides assistance with accounts and inventory as needed.
Answers phones and respond to customer requests. Provides customers with product and service information.
Serves as the go-to person for office inquiries and customer service.
Researches customer issues as it pertains to invoicing, cylinder balances, or any other account information.
Organizes Plant administrative operations, procedures, and filing systems.
Creates, processes, and receives customer purchase orders.
Data entry of customer accounts, contract maintenance and pricing, and entry of customer credits into SAP.
Assists in maintaining, weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
Maintains supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels.
Schedules shipments with third party vendors
Other duties and projects as assigned.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Required Education/Licensing:
High School Diploma or GED Required. Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
Required Length & Type of Experience:
Prior administrative support experience preferably in the welding or gas industry and/or supporting operations and/or sales. In lieu of experience, may consider additional education beyond the minimum required as a trade-off.
Prior experience using SAP and/or databases a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Exhibits customer focused behavior such as building positive relationships and strives to understand customer’s needs, both internal and external.
Interpersonal skills with ability to deal with difficult situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.
Creative problem solving skills.
Detail-oriented.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to adjust communication method based on customer situation. Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees.
A positive approach and willingness to learn coupled with the ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees.
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Math skills to include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
Physical Demands:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
Employee may occasionally be required to transverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.
Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.
Requires frequent use of computer and telephone.
May occasionally be required to transport up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
Work Environment:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and work may be performed in a standard production/distribution facility.
Work space is one that may contain moving mechanical parts.
May require the ability to occasionally work overtime as needed.
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Benefits
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
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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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