nexAir: Great Place to Work
nexAir: Great Place To Work
nexair takes pride in helping our customers Forge Forward. Be part of our Forge Forward movement by joining our team. In return, we offer competitive pay, a comprehensive retirement plan, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, and more.
If you’re looking for the next great chapter in your professional life, consider joining our company and experience the nexAir difference. Some of our immediate job openings include positions for Route Drivers, Warehouse Associates, Cylinder Handlers, and Dry Ice Operators.
You can visit our careers page to learn more and see all available positions on our website.
How to Join nexAir
From the nexAir Careers page, you can navigate to see all the open positions at nexAir. There are more than a dozen positions open at any given time.
If you’re looking for opportunities near your home, you can use our Location Finder. Type your location on the upper right-hand of the page and the results will display the nexAir office in the area. You can also filter results through the search radius.
Why Work at nexAir?
nexAir is an industry leader that provides gases and welding supplies in the Southeast. For over 80 years, we have been supplying high-quality gases, tools, and KnowHow to help our clients Forge Forward.
As part of our team, you can look forward to:
- Competitive pay
- A comprehensive retirement plan
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Substantial vacation leaves
- Tuition reimbursement to further your career at nexAir
What Our Employees Say
But don’t just take our word for it. Listen to what our Birmingham Branch Operations Manager Bradley has to say about working with us:
“Since I started with the company, it has done nothing but grow and adapt to the world around it. From acquiring new businesses to merging with other companies, the diversity in service makes me confident nexAir is here to stay and will continue to grow.”
Empowered to Make a Difference
nexAir empowers every employee to carry out their daily responsibilities in a way that supports the wide range of businesses and diverse communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to assist clients in a responsive, friendly, and resolution-oriented manner.
Working for nexAir isn’t just about money, but also enjoying a sense of fulfillment when our clients are successful in their endeavors.
In today’s fast-changing world, nexAir employees are expected to welcome challenges and provide flexible solutions. nexAir always has opportunities for people who want to use their talents and skills in ways that matter.
Explore Your nexAir Possibilities
We can only help our clients Forge Forward if we have the best people. If you’re looking for a company that values your contributions and supports your ambition of making a positive difference, you’ll find many job opportunities with us.
We have openings in administration, warehouse, and transport of supplies. People with knowledge of industrial, medical, and specialty gases are also welcome to apply. You may also consider openings in our division for dry ice as well as welding supplies and equipment.
To start the application process, send your résumé to [email protected]. You may also call 901-344-5207.
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Manufacturing downtime costs American companies billions annually. When production lines halt due to gas supply issues, every minute translates to lost revenue, missed deadlines, and frustrated customers. At nexAir, we've spent decades developing solutions that keep manufacturing operations running smoothly.
The Hidden Costs of Gas-Related Downtime
When manufacturers calculate downtime costs, they typically focus on labor and lost production. However, gas supply disruptions create cascading effects that multiply these losses:
- Production rescheduling that disrupts carefully optimized sequences
- Rush shipping fees to meet customer deadlines despite delays
- Quality inconsistencies when processes restart after interruptions
- Overtime costs to catch up after unplanned stoppages
- Reputation damage when delivery commitments are missed
For a typical mid-sized manufacturer, each hour of downtime represents $5,000-$10,000 in direct and indirect costs. Our analysis shows that gas-related issues cause 7-12% of total manufacturing downtime - a substantial opportunity for improvement.
From Reactive to Proactive: The Supply Continuum
Most facilities follow a predictable pattern in their gas management evolution:
Stage 1: Reactive Management At this stage, facilities order gas when they notice supplies running low or, worse, after running out. Emergencies are common, and disruptions are accepted as "part of doing business." One automotive parts supplier operating this way experienced 14 production interruptions in a single quarter.
Stage 2: Calendar-Based Management Facilities advance to scheduled deliveries based on estimated usage. While better than the reactive approach, this method still results in either excess inventory (tying up capital and space) or shortages when usage spikes occur. A plastics manufacturer following this model maintained 40% more cylinder inventory than necessary while still experiencing occasional stockouts.
Stage 3: Consumption-Based Management Our telemetry systems monitor actual gas consumption, automatically triggering orders based on usage patterns rather than calendar dates. This approach virtually eliminates both stockouts and excess inventory.
Stage 4: Integrated Supply Management The most advanced approach connects gas management directly to production planning systems. Upcoming production requirements automatically adjust supply parameters, ensuring resources are precisely aligned with needs. A medical device manufacturer using this approach reports zero gas-related downtime for 27 consecutive months while operating with minimal inventory buffers.
Our expert KnowHow™ in industrial gas applications allows us to guide customers through this evolution at a pace that makes sense for their operations.
Customizing Solutions for Maximum Uptime
Manufacturing environments vary dramatically in their gas requirements and operational constraints. We've developed flexible approaches that address these differences:
- For high-volume, consistent usage operations, our bulk systems eliminate the cylinder handling that frequently causes supply disruptions. Bulk installations include telemetry monitoring and automated ordering to prevent outages.
- For variable-demand environments, our microbulk delivery systems provide the benefits of bulk supply with lower volume commitments. These systems reduce handling requirements while maintaining the flexibility needed for changing production schedules.
- For specialized applications requiring multiple gas types, our gas management programs combine cylinder tracking, usage monitoring, and automated replenishment. This comprehensive approach ensures that specialty gases are always available when needed, regardless of how infrequently they might be used.
- For multi-site operations, our enterprise supply programs coordinate deliveries and optimize inventory across locations. By treating the organization's gas requirements holistically, we minimize both stockouts and excess inventory across the network.
This consultative approach ensures that manufacturers receive solutions aligned with their specific operational patterns rather than generic "one-size-fits-all" systems.
Beyond Traditional Supply: Integrated Services for Total Reliability
Maximum uptime requires more than just reliable gas delivery. Our integrated services address the full spectrum of gas-related reliability factors:
Equipment maintenance programs that prevent system failures before they impact production Technical gas specialists who resolve application issues that could otherwise cause production problems Safety training that prevents accidents leading to downtime events Emergency response capabilities that minimize impacts when unexpected events occur Supply chain redundancy that ensures continuity despite regional disruptions
These services complement our supply solutions to form a comprehensive reliability strategy. By addressing both everyday operations and exceptional circumstances, we help manufacturers Forge Forward with confidence that gas-related disruptions won't derail their production targets.
Measuring Success: The Results That Matter
The ultimate measure of any downtime reduction strategy is its impact on production metrics. Our manufacturing customers consistently report significant improvements after implementing our comprehensive gas management solutions:
Downtime reductions of 85-95% for gas-related issues Inventory cost decreases of 20-30% through optimized supply management Administrative time savings of 5-10 hours weekly through automated ordering and tracking Production schedule adherence improvements of 3-7% due to improved supply reliability
These performance gains translate directly to bottom-line benefits that typically deliver ROI within months rather than years. More importantly, they allow manufacturers to confidently make delivery commitments, knowing that gas supply issues won't compromise their ability to perform.
Don't let gas supply issues impact your productivity. Contact us today to explore our tailored solutions.
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