Cryogenic Plant Operations Manager

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson in Waverly, NE, seeks an Air Separation Plant Manager to lead cryogenic production, ensure safety, environmental compliance, quality, and cost control while directing plant personnel.

The role oversees scheduling, maintenance, vendor management, budget prep, and coordination with distribution and sales support, requiring strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or associate degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong understanding of safety practices in the industrial gas industry.
• Understanding of air separation principles.
• Understanding of compressors, pumps and expanders.
• Electrical motors, power distribution and safety.
• Attendance at plant for planning and performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan plant reliability and scheduling of operations.
• Achieve production targets in efficiency, quality and budgets.
• Hire, train and discipline personnel.
• Coordinate plant maintenance and scheduling.
• Oversee distribution activities locally.
• Support sales staff and vendor coordination.
• Prepare data and budgets for presentations.
• Public speaking and presentation preparation.

Skills

Personnel scheduling

Analytical thinking

Computer skills

On-call readiness

Accounting basics

Clean driving

Statistical skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor/Associate degree or equivalent industry experience

Industrial safety knowledge

Tools

Cryogenic equipment knowledge

Job description

Nippon Sanso Matheson in Waverly, NE, seeks an Air Separation Plant Manager to lead cryogenic production, ensure safety, environmental compliance, quality, and cost control while directing plant personnel.

The role oversees scheduling, maintenance, vendor management, budget prep, and coordination with distribution and sales support, requiring strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication.