Vice President - Operations

Vice President - Operations

Location : Denver, CO - Vasquez - Retail shop

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 Vice President - Operations in Denver, CO.

We are looking for you!

Pay $145K-$165K

This position is eligible for incentive compensation - Annual Bonus Plan

Travel 25% -30%

Estimated application window close date : Dec 22, 2025

Leads and directs the Operations function for the region, with emphasis on attaining safety, financial, growth, and customer service objectives. Manages the activities of various Area Operations Managers who have direct responsibility for fill plant operations and transportation. Provide leadership and direction to control the manufacture and distribution of packaged gases. Manages and coordinates the safety, maintenance, compliance, capital expenditures and budgeting functions of the Operations function.

A minimum of 10 years of progressive operations leadership experience is required; with thorough knowledge of the gases, related hard goods, and transportation industries strongly preferred. Experience in establishing business strategy, short-range and long-range strategies along with establishing, controlling and managing operating budgets and annual operating plans and objectives. Experience in leading multi-level regionally located locations in both organized and non-organized associate environments is required. Focus of leadership on integrity, respect, and safety is paramount. Proven experience in leading manufacturing organizations through operations excellence, including planning and scheduling and schedule adherence, driving continuous improvement methodologies. Strong communication skills including but not limited to negotiation, influence and consensus building in order to interface with employees / customers at all levels within the organization as well as external customers, vendors and agencies.

Are you a Match?

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year University. Leads teams to develop and establish safety, quality, and delivery goals and objectives for products and services for internal and external customers. Creates a strong people strategy that is focused on a culture of safety, performance management, talent management, and positive work culture in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning and directing work, managing performance and resolving associate issues so that assigned performance targets are met or exceeded. Develops capital expenditure budget and coordinates capital expenditures once proper approvals have been received. Certificates / Licenses : Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by the Company.

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.

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.

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.

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.