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Job Title: Project Manager (Business Operations)

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Onsite: Yes 5 Days Each Week

Compensation: $75 - $90/Hour

Job Description:

This Project Manager role is responsible for consolidating cross-functional charters into a

cohesive master plan, running governance and operating cadence, managing

dependencies, and ensuring alignment on metrics and outcomes. The successful

candidate will drive closure on critical Retail Ops initiatives while removing blockers and

translating progress into measurable business value.

Desired Skills:

• Project Management experience delivering large and/or complex cross-functional

initiatives

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint for dashboarding and executive

reporting

• Proven track record of managing multiple workstreams, dependencies, and decision

gates

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate governance meetings and drive closure on action plans

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate with all

levels of the organization

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple timelines and priorities

• Ability to translate operational complexity into clear, actionable insights for leadership

• Experience with RAID log management and risk/issue escalation processes

Key Responsibilities

• Own the integrated initiative plan across all charters (Ops, Supply Chain, Merchandising);

consolidate actions, owners, due dates, dependencies, and decision points into one

master plan

• Run operating cadence and governance; facilitate weekly/biweekly reviews and keep

teams aligned to meeting agenda pillars

• Drive closure on Retail Ops Charter actions; track and unblock items including ROM

schedule reviews, delivery window standardization, truck completion visibility/automation

work, dairy breakdown workflow teardowns, and store-tier labor frameworks

• Manage cross-functional dependencies; ensure Retail Ops actions relying on Supply

Chain/Transportation/Tech (e.g., delivery windows, Transview/SAGE integration) have clear

handoffs, timelines, and escalation paths

• Coordinate scorecard and dashboard alignment; ensure consistency between front-page

dashboards, top-item dashboards, and executive scorecard; establish shared definitions

(e.g., ORAD vs OTIF) and a single source of truth

• Maintain issue/risk management and escalation; keep RAID log current and escalate

blockers (late deliveries, under-scheduled hours, misaligned delivery windows, change-out

week labor gaps) with recommended options

• Track value and outcomes; translate initiative progress into expected outcomes (e.g.,

OOS recovery value, productivity gains) and communicate status to leadership

• Develop standardization and playbooks; partner with Retail Operations leaders to

document repeatable operating guidelines (e.g., delivery window principles by department,

scheduling best practices, dairy coverage guardrails by tier)

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 Field Sourcing Specialist

• This position is a hybrid role and can be located near any of our DCs in: Levittown, PA, Germantown, WI, Coppell, TX, Henderson, NV, Springdale, OH
• Base Pay: $70,000 to $74,000 annual
• Travel is 10%.

Quentin Chavis Jr. / / 346-459-4397

Job Description Summary: Provide dedicated professional sourcing and other value creation services to assigned business units or operating zones to support and achieve safety, efficiency, compliance and savings initiatives and objectives. Specific activities include competitive bidding, proposal analysis, negotiation of price and commercial terms, vendor management and asset sales

• Lead bidding and sourcing activities for all purchases by assigned zone or business unit (BU): o Manage all contact between Airgas and bidders.
• Assist in developing technical specifications and/or scopes of work with internal customers. o Investigate, qualify and recommend bidders.
• Develop and issue formal requests for quotes (RFQ's).
• Lead job walks and bid clarification meetings with internal customers.
• Issue clarifications or amendments to the specification or work scope to all bidders.
• Complete commercial bid tabulations.
• Complete technical bid tabulations including analysis with internal customers.
• Negotiate final price and commercial terms.
• Make sourcing recommendations to internal customers.
• Author and execute materials and services contracts as required.
• Manage commercial risk for all purchases by assigned zone or business unit:
• Identify and address business risks during the bidding and sourcing process.
• Verify that all contractors are appropriately pre-screened for safety, and initiate the contractor pre-screening process for new contractors as required.
• Verify that hold harmless and indemnification documentation is in place as well as a current certificate of insurance is on file with all contractors. Initiate and negotiate hold harmless and indemnification documentation for new contractors as required.
• Verify that critical suppliers are on the approved supplier list, and initiate the critical supplier qualification process for new suppliers as required.
• Proactively manage sourcing activity for all major capital, maintenance and plant turnarounds (TAR): o Attend and actively participate in budget planning meetings for assigned BU or zone.
• Actively participate in TAR planning meetings.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma required
• At least five years purchasing experience supporting operations or manufacturing
• Previous experience implementing cost savings programs/initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Previous SAP experience preferred
• Previous chemical manufacturing experience a plus

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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

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California Privacy Notice

We are seeking an experienced information technology sales professional to join our 60 plus year old company. In this role, you will be responsible for providing audio / video / video conferencing / broadcast technology solutions to our clients. Your expertise in tech, customer service and sales will play a key role in enhancing client satisfaction and driving technology adoption.

Responsibilities

• Develop industry relationships and provide client assistance.
• Preparing proposals and bid specifications to strategically win new business.
• Grow and manage an existing account base of dedicated customers.
• Conduct meetings with decision-makers to thoroughly understand client needs and to provide solutions.
• Manage the sales process from initial meeting through closing.
• Develop project designs and initial job specifications.
• Provide call lists, sales forecasts, and other reporting items as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three or more years in the audio, video, and / or broadcast industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Possess strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally, attend industry events, and occasional seminars.
• Be currently authorized to work in the United States.

About the job:

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Site Manager (Lab Operations) for a 12-month contract role based in Cincinnati, OH. This role will support on-site laboratory operations, workforce coordination, and act as a key interface between leadership and operational teams in a regulated environment.

To be considered, candidates should have strong experience in laboratory or testing environments, along with proven leadership in managing teams, scheduling, and operational workflows. Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, pharma, or biotech is highly preferred.

Pay Range: $42/hr – $47/hr on W2 (The pay rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Senior Site Manager responsibilities include:

• Act as the primary on-site liaison between leadership and operational teams
• Oversee daily laboratory and testing operations to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Manage workforce scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow planning
• Ensure accurate timekeeping, billing, and financial data tracking
• Utilize tools like Smartsheet (or similar) for scheduling and reporting
• Support supervisors and team leads with operational execution
• Handle employee coordination, performance-related matters, and team organization
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards
• Identify operational challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory or testing environment
• 5+ years of team leadership / people management experience
• Experience working in regulated industries (pharma, biotech, medical devices, etc.)
• Strong experience with:
• Workforce scheduling and resource planning
• Timekeeping and billing processes
• Financial tracking and reporting
• Smartsheet or similar scheduling tools
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, on-site environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience managing lab operations at scale
• Familiarity with compliance and quality systems in regulated environments
• Experience working as a client-facing or stakeholder-facing site lead

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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