Production Manager - Greensburg, United States - Matheson Tri-Gas

Description

POSITION
SUMMARY

The Production Manager will directly
manage production teams on a daily basis to ensure safe & efficient plant
operations. Additionally, the Production Supervisor will be directly
responsible for safety, quality, and regulatory requirements as they relate to
production functions. The Production Manager will also be responsible for
measuring operational efficiency and monitoring staffing needs to ensure the
plant operates safely and efficiently. This position reports directly to the
Hub Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties
may be assigned.
Provide leadership in safety
and quality under Matheson's corporate guidelines and directives
Responsible for the training
and management of personnel for the assigned area.
Serve as front line supervisor
for plant production team
Provide response and reporting
to the Hub Manager regarding customer issues related to production.
Demonstrate and maintain a high
level of customer focus, and customer commitment and ensure plant
personnel demonstrate and maintain the same.
Responsible for validating and
maintaining inventory levels consistent with recent demand based on plant
capability.
Develop and lead plant
projects, control their schedule, and manage expenses to ensure projects
are completed on time and within budget.
Responsible for managing
continuous improvement plans in all areas of responsibilities.
Responsible for managing and
maintaining all production assets within assigned area.
Work directly with other
Matheson locations to ensure the efficient use of corporate assets
Work directly with corporate
management for the procurement of assets
Maintain clear thinking and
professional composure in high pressure situations
Perform other projects and
duties as assigned.

HOURS OF WORK: Typical hours for this position are
going to match the requirements of the customer base Monday through Friday and
possibly some Saturday hours if applicable.

SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly
supervises the local site employees in the Production Department. Carries out
supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies,
and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and
resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and
interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and
legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries
or complaints from customers, employees, regulatory agencies, or members
of the business community.
Ability to write reports,
business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present
information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors,
employees, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply basic concepts
of algebra and geometry such as fractions, percentages, ratios, volume and
proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems,
collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an
extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram
form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to work in a Matrix
environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly
required to talk or hear (e.g. relaying to employees, phone calls).
The employee frequently is
required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel (e.g. computer
work).
The employee is occasionally
required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus (e.g.
troubleshooting welding problems, driving).
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
The employee is occasionally
exposed to outside weather conditions (e.g. traveling to customer sites).
The employee is occasionally
exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles (e.g.
in warehouse, at customer sites).
The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree or equivalent
experience with a minimum of 3 years specific management experience and a
working knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing practices.
Ability to proficiently display
computer software skills with programs such Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, VISIO and Outlook.
Manufacturing of industrial,
medical, and specialty gases including pure gases, gas blends, hydrocarbon
blends or similar manufacturing fields.
Experience with principles and
operation of mechanical equipment such as pumps and compressors.
Experience with reading and
understanding flow diagrams and P&ID's
Experience in industrial gas
filling or production preferred
Specialty, medical, and
industrial gas production experience.

Matheson 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