The Operations Manager is responsible for supporting/leading the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the Spec Gas production facility. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that the facility is operating in compliance with all Messer internal requirements as well supporting adherence to government regulations. It is expected that the Operations Manager will build, develop, and manage a high-performance team with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement to support Messer's overall business structure while meeting customer needs.
Safety/Quality:
Responsible for building and maintaining a safe, quality-focused operation. Respects and promotes Messer's safety objectives and drives initiatives to meet these goals. Prepares and presents performance to upper management. Ensures all safety, quality, regulatory, and accreditation procedures and policies are implemented, and staff are appropriately trained.
Operations:
Oversees all production-related activities to plan, direct, and coordinate production, filling, and distribution activities. Ensures that the maintenance of the facility, including equipment and property, is in good working order and compliant with both internal and industry best practices. Responsible for the safe handling and storage of cylinders at the plant (High pressure and cryogenic). Ensures efficient distribution of cylinders to branches by providing efficient and timely service. Is responsible for accident investigations and reporting for the facility as needed.
Production:
Responsible for scheduling production to ensure on-time shipments. Reviews product lead-time and cycle-time to develop goals and manages supplies for the production department. Ensures efficient distribution of cylinders to branches. Interfaces with Management and Commercial Team members regarding production and quality issues. Coordinates with sales on a regular basis to effectively support the growth strategy of the company. Maintains strong customer focus and develops and monitors distribution schedules to ensure customers are served in a timely manner. Provides training to customer service, sales, and other Spec Gas plants as required.
Coaching:
Coaches, leads, and motivates plant employees (both management and unionized). Facilitates communication within the plant, keeping all informed on initiatives, strategies, and operational changes. Actively listens to staff input concerning daily operations. Provides feedback in annual performance reviews. Recruits, selects, and develops talent within the organization. Provides technical assistance to Gas mixers, Lab Chemists, and fillers. Participates in training for safety, IMSS procedures, including medical GMP's and ISO9000 quality systems. Ensures all standard operating procedures and safety standards are enforced.
Technical Process Improvements:
Stays current on developments related to production processes, analytical methods, and government regulations affecting the product line and the production process. Participates in the development of new production processes and improvements.
Budget:
Responsible for preparing and managing the plant budget activities. Makes proposals to both improve and control production and maintenance expenses. Forecasts future trends and needs and develops action plans that will enable the plant to meet predicted situations. Analyzes the plant's current financial and operational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints to develop, prepare, and implement goals, projects, and policies that will enable the plant to achieve a competitive advantage in the market.
Skills \& Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or applicable Science degree, Engineering degree
- 10 years' management experience in the compressed gas (spec gas) industry or petrochemical
- Prefer minimum 3 years' supervisory experience in a unionized environment
- Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office is required, SAP preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is critical
- Logistics and Transportation of Dangerous goods
- Process systems knowledge and expertise; Experience in manometric and gravimetric blending techniques, and other common methods of gas blending and filling is preferred
- Coaching
- Ability to work with all staffing levels
- Ability to supervise, problem-solve, schedule work assignments, and motivate production personnel
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Management
- Chemical Manufacturing and Oil and Gas
