Operations Manager

This position isresponsible for the operations of manufacturing ultra-high purity gases for the Electronics & Specialty gas industry in New Johnsonville, TN.

Theresponsibilities include establishing and maintaining operation policies,processes, procedures, training, and safe work practices for all operationalemployees while fostering a well-trained and motivated staff.

Thisposition reports directly to a Director of Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other dutiesmay be assigned :

Direct and coordinate plant operation within company policies and procedures.

Leads the Safety Culture to a performance goal of zero accidents, zeroincidents.

Provides leadership to deliver a high level of personal and team safetyperformance and regulatory compliance.

Establish and direct plant policies, processes, and procedures.

Establish and maintain equipment and production schedules.

Select and train plant supervisory, manufacturing, and administrative staff.

Manage production of gases including implementing processes, procedures,infrastructure, budgeting and costs associated

In depth knowledge of working with and development of work instructions,process flow maps, and FMEA's.

Establishes and run quality processes with metrics to measure qualityperformance.

Manage production, purchasing, shipping, and inventory activities.

Optimizes profitability of the area business by actively managing controllableexpenses, local inventory and development of continuous improvement projects togenerate hard cost savings / profit improvement as a function of War on Waste

Supports sales representatives in customer activities, new businessacquisition, contract negotiations and customer service requirements.

Coordinates and manages communications in the site and between Area, Region andZone Management.

Reports operations activity timely to MTG management.

Manages quarterly inventories.

Conduct employee performance reviews.

Perform other projects and duties as assigned

SKILLS ANDABILITIES

Ability to proficiently display computer software skills with programs suchMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Hands on understanding of gas production including clean room policies, equipment purity tests, and an in-depthknowledge of micro contamination.

Working knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing practices.

Training in Safety and Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and FDA)

Experience in establishing flow rates / throughput for a given product

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret 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 andprocesses.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groupsof managers, vendors, employees, clients, customers, and the general public.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or an Engineering discipline from afour-year college or university. Five to Ten years related operations management experience and / or trainingpreferably in site / branch operations and / or high purity gas operations in the electronic gas industry; or

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

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