Regional Operations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
This focus of this position is tosupport and enforce all safety, governmental, and Matheson Tri-Gas (MTG)procedures while meeting operational goals. This position will promote the mostefficient use of cylinder assets, vehicle assets, plant assets, as well asoptimizing cost by working to reduce production, distribution, and cylindermaintenance cost. This position will also recommend and oversee the region'sallocation of capital investments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES include the following.Other duties may be assigned.
Safety, Compliance, Quality - Ensure branch locationsare operated in accordance and in compliance with industry regulations,MTG procedures and safety standards. Regulations include but not limitedto FDA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA. Maintain highest safety and qualitystandards for production and distribution through communication, auditfollow up, training, and enforcement of procedures and regulations.
Conduct effective accident investigations to determineroot cause of accident, recommend, suggest or implement correctiveactions.
Training - Train and guide Customer Service Managersand branch employees in safety/production/distribution techniques assuringtheir development to the fullest potential.
Asset Utilization - Assure efficient utilization ofcylinder assets by monitoring and controlling stocking levels at allbranches within region. Where necessary, accommodate cylinder needsthrough excess cylinder stock or by creating a capital investment.
Optimize vehicle and production equipment utilizationwithin region by monitoring distribution volumes/routes andrecommending/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 ofequipment, vehicles and buildings at all regional branch locations.
Location Planning/Financial Management - Gives inputinto location operating and planning budget, monitoring of plans and goalsand provides input to improve service and decrease overall cost tocustomer. Active in integration of operations of any acquisitions withinregion. Assure locations are meeting service and quality expectations ofcustomers.
Management/Continuous Improvement - Develop and monitoroperational staffing levels and productivity performance. Ensure supportof all customer service and sales efforts by keeping productivity high,controlling costs, reinforcing safety efforts and encouraging morale toachieve positive results. Work to continuously improve processes in allareas. Provide recommendations for increase department efficiency or costreduction initiatives.
Perform other project and duties as assigned.

Performance Indicators: (A non-comprehensive list of indicators, which may beused for goal setting and/or performance evaluation.)
Safety - leading and lagging indicators
Operating costs - cost/cylinder filled and delivered,vehicle and cylinder utilization
Required Skills:
Knowledge of gas production/filling and distributionoperations, methods, and practices.
Ability to develop personnel and equipment structuresto support present and future operations.
Must possess the ability to effectively communicateorally and in writing.
Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people andget results through others.
Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a30-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 inthe 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 andOutlook.
Required Experience:
Three to five years of experience in a gas productionor distribution environment with two years supervisory experiencepreferred.
Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectivelywith associates, vendors and customers in a wide variety of situations
Exposure to and understanding of applicable regulationsas defined by DOT, OSHA, FDA, CGA, EPA, and NFPA.
Education:
B. S. or B. A. Degree I Engineering, BusinessManagement, Industrial Management or related field; or strong commensurateexperience.

Certifications/Licensures:
Valid and current driver's license
Here are a few goodreasons:
Compensation packageincluding:
Excellent Health Benefits Package; Medical, Dental,Vision
Top-of-the-line 401(k) Retirement Plan with companymatch
Paid Time Off; Holidays, Floaters, & Sick
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Education Assistance
Matheson is an Equal OpportunityEmployer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.

Qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion,national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability
EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability
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