Production Manager

Directs and manages the overall production plan to meet demand of internal and external customers. This includes supervising the day-to-day operations of the production teams

Leads reliability, compliance, quality, and safety programs; ensure required government and/or environmental regulations are met.

Prepare and conduct team meetings as necessary for proper communication and development of teams

Ensures personnel is fully trained in, committed to, and conducts their activities in accordance with all aspects of Matheson Safety and Quality systems and requirements,

Coordinates all quality and safety training for employees and maintains required records

Evaluates performance against production goals and adjusts allocations of resources as needed to optimize quality and cost efficiency of operations

Identifies issues and leads improvement plans in production processes, shift schedules, overtime levels, training, etc., reporting all activities to plant management

Manages and escalates equipment and product quality issues

Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of production and distribution supplies

Leads 5S and Lean Projects and continuously identifies ways to reduce plant operating costs.

Manages direct reports and assigns work to personnel when needed. Provides coaching and training and is accountable for performance evaluation

Monitor and track purchases to ensure operation costs are within budget

Collaborates with Plant Manager and sets strategic goals and vision for the plant

Other duties as assigned

High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelors' Degree preferred

3+ years' experience in an industrial plant environment required

2+ years managing and developing employees required

Minimum of two year's supervisory experience in a process manufacturing environment

Good written and verbal communication skills

Possess good computer skills: including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

Able to lift up to 30 lbs. repetitively/continuously

Prior company certified forklift experience

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability