Operations Manager - BANGOR, ME

POSITION SUMMARY

This focus of this position is to support and enforce all safety, governmental,and Matheson Tri-Gas (MTG) procedures while meeting operational goals.

Thisposition will promote the most efficient use of cylinder assets, vehicleassets, plant assets, as well as optimizing cost by working to reduceproduction, distribution, and cylinder maintenance cost.

This position willalso recommend and oversee the region's allocation of capital investments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties maybe assigned.

Safety, Compliance, Quality - Ensure branch locations are operated inaccordance and in compliance with industry regulations, MTG procedures andsafety standards.

Regulations include but not limited to FDA, OSHA, DOT, EPA,NFPA. Maintain highest safety and quality standards for production anddistribution through communication, audit follow up, training, and enforcementof procedures and regulations.

Conduct effective accident investigations to determine root cause of accident,recommend, suggest or implement corrective actions.

Training - Train and guide Customer Service Managers and branch employees insafety / production / distribution techniques assuring their development to thefullest potential.

Asset Utilization - Assure efficient utilization of cylinder assets bymonitoring and controlling stocking levels at all branches within region.

Wherenecessary, accommodate cylinder needs through excess cylinder stock or bycreating a capital investment.

Optimize vehicle and production equipment utilization within region bymonitoring distribution volumes / routes and recommending / implementingimprovements or consolidations.

Monitor and recommend investments related to cylinders, vehicles, forklifts,production equipment, and facility related items.

Asset / Facility Maintenance - Oversee the maintenance of equipment, vehicles andbuildings at all regional branch locations.

Location Planning / Financial Management - Gives input into location operatingand planning budget, monitoring of plans and goals and provides input toimprove service and decrease overall cost to customer.

Active in integration ofoperations of any acquisitions within region. Assure locations are meetingservice and quality expectations of customers.

Management / Continuous Improvement - Develop and monitor operational staffinglevels and productivity performance. Ensure support of all customer service andsales efforts by keeping productivity high, controlling costs, reinforcingsafety efforts and encouraging morale to achieve positive results.

Work tocontinuously improve processes in all areas. Provide recommendations forincrease department efficiency or cost reduction initiatives.

Perform other project and duties as assigned.

Performance Indicators : (A non-comprehensive list of indicators, which maybe used for goal setting and / or performance evaluation.)

Safety - leading and lagging indicators

Operating costs - cost / cylinder filled and delivered, vehicle and cylinderutilization

Required Skills :

Knowledge of gas production / filling and distribution operations, methods, andpractices.

Ability to develop personnel and equipment structures to support present andfuture operations.

Must possess the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Leadership : a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results throughothers.

Planning : an ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span andprepare action plans to achieve results.

Supervision, including employee hiring and retention, performance managementand discipline.

An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety,quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.

Inventory management.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

An ability to manage multiple priorities.

Strong team player.

Computer skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Required Experience :

Three to five years of experience in a gas production or distributionenvironment with two years supervisory experience preferred.

Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with associates, vendorsand customers in a wide variety of situations

Exposure to and understanding of applicable regulations as defined by DOT,OSHA, FDA, CGA, EPA, and NFPA.

Education :

B. S. or B. A. Degree I Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Managementor related field; or strong commensurate experience.

Certifications / Licensures :

Valid and current driver's license

Compensation package including :

Excellent Health Benefits Package; Medical, Dental, Vision

Top-of-the-line 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Paid Time Off; Holidays, Floaters, & Sick

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability or protected veteran status.

EOE AA M / F / VET / Disability