JOB SUMMARY
This focus of this position is to support and enforce all safety, governmental, and Company procedures while meeting operational goals.
This position will promote the most efficient use of cylinder assets, vehicle assets, plant assets, as well as optimizing cost by working to reduce production, distribution, and cylinder maintenance cost.
This position will also recommend and oversee the region's allocation of capital investments.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions
Essential Function
Safety, Compliance, Quality - Ensure branch locations are operated in accordance and in compliance with industry regulations, Company procedures and safety standards.
Regulations include but not limited to FDA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA. Maintain highest safety and quality standards for production and distribution through communication, audit follow up, training, and enforcement of 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 in safety / production / distribution techniques assuring their development to the fullest potential.
Asset Utilization - Assure efficient utilization of cylinder assets by monitoring and controlling stocking levels at all branches within region.
Where necessary, accommodate cylinder needs through excess cylinder stock or by creating a capital investment.
Optimize vehicle and production equipment utilization within region by monitoring distribution volumes / routes and recommending / implementing improvements 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 and buildings at all regional branch locations.
Location Planning / Financial Management Gives input into location operating and planning budget, monitoring of plans and goals and provides input to improve service and decrease overall cost to customer.
Active in integration of operations of any acquisitions within region. Assure locations are meeting service and quality expectations of customers.
Management / Continuous Improvement - Develop and monitor operational staffing levels and productivity performance. Ensure support of all customer service and sales efforts by keeping productivity high, controlling costs, reinforcing safety efforts and encouraging morale to achieve positive results.
Work to continuously improve processes in all areas. Provide recommendations for increase department efficiency or cost reduction initiatives.
Additional Responsibilities
Safety leading and lagging indicators
Operating costs cost / cylinder filled and delivered, vehicle and cylinder utilization
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Req /
Pref
Bachelor's Degree
Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Management or related field
Work Experience
Experience
Experience Details
Required /
Preferred
1-3 years
of experience in a gas production or distribution environment with two years supervisory experience
Preferred
Strong commensurate experience
Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KSAs
Knowledge of gas production / filling and distribution operations, methods, and practices.
Ability to develop personnel and equipment structures to support present and future operations.
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Leadership : a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
Planning : an ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results.
Supervision, including employee hiring and retention, performance management and 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.
Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with associates, vendors and customers in a wide variety of situations
Exposure to and understanding of applicable regulations as defined by DOT, OSHA, FDA, CGA, EPA, and NFPA.
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses / Certifications
Licenses / Certification Details
Time Frame
Required /
Preferred
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
Required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands Category :
Office and Administrative Support
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand
N / A
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Weight
Stationary Position
Move / Traverse
Stationary Position / Seated
Transport / Lifting
Transport / Carrying
Exerting Force / Pushing
Exerting Force / Pulling
Ascend / Descend
Balancing
Position Self / Stooping
Position Self / Kneeling
Position Self / Crouching
Position Self / Crawling
Reaching
Handling
Grasping
Feeling
Communicate / Talking
Communicate / Hearing
Repetitive Motions
Coordination
Physical and Environmental Requirements
Mental Demands
Working Condition
N / A
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Comprehension : The person in this position must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures
Organization : The person in this role must be able to gather and classify information
Reasoning and Decision Making : The person in this role must use logic to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Communication : The person in this position must be able to express and exchange ideas and meaning with colleagues
Resilience : The person in this position needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as customer service complaints and juggling competing priorities
Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer thatcomplies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteranstatus.
EOE AA M / F / VET / Disability