The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the Acetylene Plant from production and distribution to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Work every day in a way that actively supports and accomplishes the Values, Mission, and Vision of Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.
Essential Function
• Develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Ability to manage safety programs that help ensure the protection of employees and public. Recognize, correct and/or report unsafe conditions
• Understand and follow established product quality procedures and guidelines to insure customers are receiving expected quality and purity of product
• Recognize that each task can be amended and refined for the betterment of the employee and/or company and work toward that improvement
• Provide training and educational materials to staff as necessary
• Achieve a level of knowledge to assure obtaining the highest level of productivity and quality
• Understanding of Human Resources principles of hiring, reviewing, terminating, promoting, directing, supervising, and motivating plant personnel
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Repair or replace plant equipment as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree – preferred
Work Experience
7 – 9 Years of Industrial management – required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Proven managerial experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commitment to Safety
• Prior background with maintenance a plus
• Mechanical aptitude with problem solving skills
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Computer literacy
• Must be able to roll or lift 75 lbs. cylinders.
• Able to travel occasionally
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Able to work extended shifts and/or weekends
Physical Demands
Stationary Position – frequently
Move/Traverse – frequently
Stationary / Seated – frequently
Transport/lifting – occasionally
Transport / carrying – occasionally
Exerting Force / Pushing / Pulling – occasionally
Ascend/descend - occasionally
Balancing – occasionally
Position self / stooping / kneeling / crouching/ crawling – occasionally
Reaching – occasionally
Handling – occasionally
Grasping – occasionally
Feeling – occasionally
Talking/hearing – frequently
Repetitive motions – frequently
Coordination- frequently
Travel Requirements
2 weeks per year for training
Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability
Nippon Sanso Matheson produces and supplies industrial gases, specialty gases, and gas handling equipment in the United States and internationally. We offer semiconductor, medical, welding, atmospheric and bulk, and cylinder gases for customers using gas in their labs, plants, and processes. We also design and manufacture gas purification systems, generators, delivery systems, filters, purifiers, detection equipment, control valves, management accessories, gas cylinder enclosures, source manifolds, panels, and helium recovery solutions. In addition, Nippon Sanso Matheson provides support, engineering, and systems management services to analytical laboratories and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.
