Plant Manager

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America.

We offer
over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations. Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days. Competitive pay rate ranging from $110,000 and $125,000 with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan. Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program. The Plant Manager
- Spec Gas, is responsible for supporting/leading the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the Spec Gas production facility. The Plant 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 Plant 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 initiative to meet these goals. Prepare and present performance to upper management. Ensures all safety, quality, regulatory, accreditation procedures and policies are implemented, and staff appropriately trained. Oversee 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 are in good working order and compliant to 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. 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 develops and monitors distribution schedules to ensure customers are served in a timely manner. Provide 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 change. Provides feedback in annual performance reviews. Provide technical assistance to Gas mixers, Lab Chemist and fillers. Provides and participates in training for safety, IMSS procedures including medical GMP’s and ISO9000 quality systems. Technical Process Improvements Stays current on developments related to production processes, analytical methods and government regulations affecting the product line and the production process. Participate in development of new production processes and improvements. Is responsible for preparing and managing the plant budget activities. Make proposals to both improve and control the production and maintenance expenses. Forecasts future trends, needs and develops action plans that will enable the plant to meet the predicted situation. Analyzes 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 . Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or applicable Science degree, Engineering degree ~10 years’ management experience in the compressed gas (spec gas) industry or petrochemical ~ Strong leadership qualities that include giving clear direction, thinking proactively, and having a high sense of accountability The ability to lead a team, motivate, and cultivate direct reports to achieve high performance, encouraging individuals to do better Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources) Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, etc. Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office is required, SAP preferred Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is critical Experience in manometric and gravimetric blending techniq