Western International Gas and Cylinders, Inc.
Operations Manager - Bellville, TX
Western International Gas and Cylinders, Inc., Bellville, Texas, United States, 77418
POSITION SUMMARY
This focus of this position is to support and enforce all safety, governmental, and WesternInternational (WIG) 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Safety,Compliance, Quality - Ensure branch locations are operated in accordance and incompliance with industry regulations, WIG 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, auditfollow 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 Department Managers and facility employees in safety/production/distributiontechniques assuring their development to the fullest potential. Lean SixSigma - Effectively apply Lean Six Sigma tools including 5S throughout theoperation. Asset Utilization - 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, andfacility related items.
Asset/Facility Maintenance - Oversee the maintenance of equipment, vehicles and buildings at the location. 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 team meets or exceeds 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 andencouraging morale to achieve positive results. Work to continuously improve processes in all areas. Provide recommendations for increase department efficiency or cost reduction initiatives. Perform other project and duties as assigned. Performance Indicators: (A non-comprehensive list of indicators, which may be used for goal setting and/or performance evaluation.) Safety - leading and lagging indicators Operating costs - cost/cylinder filled and delivered, vehicle and cylinder utilization.
REQUIREDFOR ALL JOBS Performsother duties as assigned Complieswith all policies and standards
EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree B. S. or B. A. Degree, Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Management or related field; orstrong commensurate experience.
WORKEXPERIENCE 3 - 5 years' experience in a gas production or distribution environment with two years supervisory experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with associates, vendors and customers in a wide variety ofsituations Exposure to and understanding of applicable regulations as defined by DOT, OSHA, FDA, CGA, EPA, and NFPA. Knowledge of gas production/filling and distribution operations, methods, and practices. Ability to develop personnel andequipment 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. 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. Computer skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Driver's License Valid and Current
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Stationary Position - Frequently Move/Traverse - Frequently Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently Transport/Lifting - Occasionally Transport/Carrying - Occasionally Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely Ascend/Descend - Rarely Balancing - Rarely Position Self/Stooping - Rarely Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely Position Self/Crouching -Rarely Position Self/Crawling -Rarely Reaching -Occasionally Handling -Occasionally Grasping -Occasionally Feeling - Occasionally Communicate/Talking -Frequently Communicate/Hearing -Frequently Repetitive Motions -Occasionally Coordination -Frequently
Mathesonis an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulationsset 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
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Safety,Compliance, Quality - Ensure branch locations are operated in accordance and incompliance with industry regulations, WIG 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, auditfollow 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 Department Managers and facility employees in safety/production/distributiontechniques assuring their development to the fullest potential. Lean SixSigma - Effectively apply Lean Six Sigma tools including 5S throughout theoperation. Asset Utilization - 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, andfacility related items.
Asset/Facility Maintenance - Oversee the maintenance of equipment, vehicles and buildings at the location. 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 team meets or exceeds 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 andencouraging morale to achieve positive results. Work to continuously improve processes in all areas. Provide recommendations for increase department efficiency or cost reduction initiatives. Perform other project and duties as assigned. Performance Indicators: (A non-comprehensive list of indicators, which may be used for goal setting and/or performance evaluation.) Safety - leading and lagging indicators Operating costs - cost/cylinder filled and delivered, vehicle and cylinder utilization.
REQUIREDFOR ALL JOBS Performsother duties as assigned Complieswith all policies and standards
EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree B. S. or B. A. Degree, Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Management or related field; orstrong commensurate experience.
WORKEXPERIENCE 3 - 5 years' experience in a gas production or distribution environment with two years supervisory experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with associates, vendors and customers in a wide variety ofsituations Exposure to and understanding of applicable regulations as defined by DOT, OSHA, FDA, CGA, EPA, and NFPA. Knowledge of gas production/filling and distribution operations, methods, and practices. Ability to develop personnel andequipment 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. 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. Computer skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Driver's License Valid and Current
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Stationary Position - Frequently Move/Traverse - Frequently Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently Transport/Lifting - Occasionally Transport/Carrying - Occasionally Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely Ascend/Descend - Rarely Balancing - Rarely Position Self/Stooping - Rarely Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely Position Self/Crouching -Rarely Position Self/Crawling -Rarely Reaching -Occasionally Handling -Occasionally Grasping -Occasionally Feeling - Occasionally Communicate/Talking -Frequently Communicate/Hearing -Frequently Repetitive Motions -Occasionally Coordination -Frequently
Mathesonis an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulationsset 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