General Manager - Operations

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Job Overview The General Manager of Nikkiso’s North Las Vegas Packaging Facility (NLV) directs operations through a team of managers and front-line supervisors in a matrixed envirnoment. The position ensures increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while improving the efficiency of manpower, materials and machines.

Requirements

Problem Solving/Analysis
Leadership and team management
Operational excellence
Strategic thinking
Customer focus
Analytical skills
Financial acumen
Compliance and safety orientation
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s (MBA or MS in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain) strongly preferred
10+ years of management experience in manufacturing or engineering environments, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles
Proven ability to manage full P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning
Strong leadership skills with a track record of coaching talent, developing high-performing teams, and driving accountability
Demonstrated success leading large cross-functional groups, including production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and HR
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
Skilled in conflict resolution, change management, and navigating complex organizational challenges
Strategic thinker capable of translating long-term vision into clear operational execution
Deep understanding of capacity planning, resource allocation, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement
Expertise in structured problem-solving, including Lean, Six Sigma, RCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and DMAIC/A3 methodologies
Strong data-driven decision-maker with the ability to quickly diagnose issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
Proven track record of increasing output, reducing costs, and improving quality performance
Ability to interpret technical documentation, process specifications, and quality standards to resolve manufacturing issues

Nice To Haves

Experience with cryogenic pumps or rotating equipment for the IG and/or LNG industry preferred

Responsibilities

Own full P&L management, including budgeting, financial forecasting, cost control, and achievement of established financial and operational performance targets.
Oversee all manufacturing operations, including personnel management, safety, quality, cost, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, production planning, and business controls.
Ensure full compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, internal Nikkiso CEIG policies, and JSOX compliance standards.
Lead efforts to optimize raw material requirements, increase inventory turnover, and reduce on-hand inventory across all product lines.
Develop, propose, and manage the annual operating budget, conduct cost analysis, and forecast production output to support business objectives.
Utilize the ERP system to monitor and improve supply chain and production performance; lead initiatives to enhance system usage and support the rollout of the new corporate ERP system across the organization.
Provide operational leadership to meet annual performance targets and implement a 12-month production planning cycle aligned with business needs.
Collaborate effectively within the CEIG group structure, supporting multiple functional units and reporting KPIs, results, and performance across different product lines.
Determine labor requirements to support production goals and ensure appropriate staffing levels across all operational departments.
Identify capital needs and lead capital planning, ROI analysis, long-term operational strategies, and preparation of business cases for CEIG approval.
Provide strong site leadership through clear communication, coaching, mentoring, and driving accountability across all levels of the organization.
Develop and maintain production dashboards, KPI tracking, and systems that support continuous improvement in quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
Lead and enforce compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements at the facility.
Perform additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the success of the organization.