Plant Supervisor - Refrigerant (Aurora)

Messer Americas • Aurora, ON

2d • CA$80,000 - CA$100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Supervisor- Refrigerant, is responsible for supporting/leading the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of Messer’s 15,000 sq. ft. Refrigerant production facility. This role provides direct supervision and guidance to a single-shift workforce of fewer than ten employees. The Plant Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the facility is operating in compliance with all Messer internal requirements as well supporting adherence to government regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry))
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience
• 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
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, etc.
• Operations/production/distribution management experience.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office is required, SAP preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is critical
• Logistics and Transportation of Dangerous goods
• Ability to supervise, problem solve, schedule work assignment, and motivate production personnel

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the compressed gas industry or petrochemical is an asset

Responsibilities

• Responsible for build and maintain a safe, quality focused operation. Respects and promotes Messer’s safety objectives and drives initiative to meet these goals. Prepare and present performance to upper management. Ensures all safety, quality, regulatory, accreditation procedures and policies are implemented, and staff appropriately trained.
• Oversees all production related activities to plan, direct, and coordinate production, filling, and distribution activities. Ensures 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). Ensures efficient distribution of cylinders to branches by providing efficient and timely service. Is responsible for accident investigations and reporting for the facility as needed.
• Responsible for scheduling manufacturing activities to ensure on-time shipments and efficient operations. It involves reviewing product lead-times and cycle-times to establish performance goals and managing supply levels to support production demands. This role ensures the effective distribution of cylinders to branch locations and maintains close communication with Management and the Commercial Team to address production and quality concerns.
• Supervising cycle counts and maintaining inventory accuracy through necessary adjustments in SAP. The role leads bi-annual inventory counts and reconciles discrepancies, oversees replenishment reports, and manages Kanban systems and layout revisions. It ensures the availability of raw materials and equipment required to meet production needs, while monitoring plant operations for reliability and efficiency. Executing the production plan and ensuring adherence to work instructions is critical, as is serving as a process expert to resolve operational issues and escalate when necessary.
• Arranges and schedules all third-party transportation for cylinder distribution.
• Coach, lead and motivate team members to achieve performance goals while fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.
• Stays current on developments related to production processes, analytical methods and government regulations effecting the product line and the production process. Participate in development of new production processes and improvements.
• Manage the plant operating budget by monitoring expenditures, controlling costs, and developing action plans to ensure operational and financial objectives are achieved.

Benefits

• Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
• Competitive pay rate ranging from $80,000 and $100,000 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: Mid Level