Plant Manager - Spec Gas

Messer Americas • Edmonton, AB

24d • CA$110,000 - CA$125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager- Spec Gas, is responsible for supporting/leading the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the Spec Gas production facility. The Plant Manager is responsible for ensuring that the facility is operating in compliance with all Messer internal requirements as well supporting adherence to government regulations. It is expected that the Plant Manager will build, develop, and manage a high-performance team with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement to support Messer’s overall business structure while meeting customer needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or applicable Science degree, Engineering degree
• 10 years’ management experience in the compressed gas (spec gas) industry or petrochemical
• Strong leadership qualities that include giving clear direction, thinking proactively, and having a high sense of accountability
• The ability to lead a team, motivate, and cultivate direct reports to achieve high performance, encouraging individuals to do better
• Demonstrates positive open interpersonal skills with proven ability to work constructively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating an acceptable level of assertiveness
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, etc.
• Operations/production/distribution management experience.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office is required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is critical
• Logistics and Transportation of Dangerous goods

Nice To Haves

• Prefer minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience in unionized environment
• SAP preferred
• Process systems knowledge and expertise; Experience in manometric and gravimetric blending techniques, and other common methods of gas blending and filling is preferred
• Ability to supervise, problem solve, schedule work assignment, and motivate production personnel

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining a safe, quality focused operation.
• Respecting and promoting Messer’s safety objectives and driving initiative to meet these goals.
• Preparing and presenting performance to upper management.
• Ensuring all safety, quality, regulatory, accreditation procedures and policies are implemented, and staff appropriately trained.
• Overseeing all production related activities to plan, direct, and coordinate production, filling, and distribution activities.
• Ensuring that the maintenance of the facility, including equipment and property are in good working order and compliant to both internal and industry best practices.
• Responsible for the safe handling and storage of cylinders at the plant (High pressure and cryogenic).
• Ensuring efficient distribution of cylinders to branches by providing efficient and timely service.
• Responsible for accident investigations and reporting for the facility as needed.
• Scheduling production to ensure on-time shipments.
• Reviewing product lead-time and cycle-time to develop goals and manages supplies for the production department.
• Ensuring efficient distribution of cylinders to branches.
• Interfacing with Management and Commercial Team members regarding production and quality issues.
• Coordinating with sales on a regular basis to effectively support the growth strategy of the company.
• Maintaining strong customer focus and developing and monitoring distribution schedules to ensure customers are served in a timely manner.
• Providing training to customer service, sales and other Spec Gas plants as required.
• Coaching, leading, and motivating plant employees (both management and unionized).
• Facilitating communication within the plant, keeping all informed on initiatives, strategies, and operational change.
• Actively listening to staff input concerning daily operations.
• Providing feedback in annual performance reviews.
• Recruiting, selecting and developing talent into the organization.
• Providing technical assistance to Gas mixers, Lab Chemist and fillers.
• Providing and participating in training for safety, IMSS procedures including medical GMP’s and ISO9000 quality systems.
• Ensuring all standard operating procedures and safety standards are enforced.
• Staying current on developments related to production processes, analytical methods and government regulations affecting the product line and the production process.
• Participating in development of new production processes and improvements.
• Preparing and managing the plant budget activities.
• Making proposals to both improve and control the production and maintenance expenses.
• Forecasting future trends, needs and developing action plans that will enable the plant to meet the predicted situation.
• Analyzing current financial and operational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints to develop, prepare, and implement goals, projects, and policies that will enable the plant to achieve a competitive advantage in the market.

Benefits

• Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
• Competitive pay rate ranging from $110,000 and $125,000 with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
• Employees can refer talent and earn!
• Access to exclusive discounts on several products and services across Canada.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager