Plant Supervisor - Refrigerant (Aurora)

Messer; Aurora; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement program

Referral program

Exclusive product discounts

Comprehensive benefits and pension

Job summary

Messer is seeking a Plant Supervisor- Refrigerant to lead a small shift in our 15,000 sq ft refrigerant production facility. You will drive safe, efficient operations, supervise fewer than ten staff, and ensure compliance with Messer requirements and government regulations.

Responsibilities include scheduling, production planning, inventory control in SAP, cycle counts, and coordinating cylinder distribution. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry).
• Minimum 5 years' supervisory experience.
• Experience in compressed gas or petrochemical industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversees production, filling and distribution activities to ensure on-time shipments and safe operations.
• Maintain facility and equipment, scale, and storage compliance with internal and external standards.
• Schedule manufacturing activities, review lead-times, and manage inventory with SAP and Kanban methods.
• Lead cycle counts, conduct inventories, and coordinate third-party transportation for cylinders.
• Mentor and motivate a small shift team toward high performance while upholding safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Productivity improvement

Inventory management

Problem solving

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America.We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

• Certified as Great Place to Work®
• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate ranging from $80,000 and $100,000 with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn!
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on several products and services across Canada.

Purpose:

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.

What you’ll do

Safety/Quality:

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.

Operations:

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.

Production:

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.

Additional responsibilities include 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 elevate when necessary., the role 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.

Technical Process Improvements:

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.

Budget:

Manage the plant operating budget by monitoring expenditures, controlling costs, and developing action plans to ensure operational and financial objectives are achieved.

What it takes:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry))
• Experience in the compressed gas industry or petrochemical is an asset
• Minimum 5 years' supervisory experience

Key Skills and Attributes:

• 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.
• 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

At Messer, our vision for culture and engagement is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcome the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual with an equal opportunity to thrive.

Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady workand opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Together we value innovation, efficiency, and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to builda career where your skills are valued and developed.

No artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

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