Plant Manager - Pueblo, CO

Matheson Tri-Gas; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all daily operations of the Acetylene Plant, including production, distribution, and adherence to company policies.

You will lead safety, quality, and productivity initiatives while ensuring on-time shipping and customer satisfaction. This role requires 7–9 years of industrial management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7–9 years of industrial management experience required.
• Strong safety commitment and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with problem-solving skills.
• Willing to travel occasionally; able to stand and work extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes maximizing safety, quality and productivity.
• Plan, organize, direct, and run day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations.
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Manage safety programs to protect employees and the public.
• Repair or replace plant equipment as needed.
• Provide training and educational materials to staff.

Skills

Managerial experience

Communication skills

Safety commitment

Mechanical aptitude

Accountability & lead by example

Team building & people management

Computer literacy

Lift 75 lbs cylinders

Travel willingness

Stand long periods

Extended shifts / weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the Acetylene Plant from production and distribution to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Work every day in a way that actively supports and accomplishes the Values, Mission, and Vision of Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.

Essential Function

• Develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' expectations
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Ability to manage safety programs that help ensure the protection of employees and public. Recognize, correct and/or report unsafe conditions
• Understand and follow established product quality procedures and guidelines to insure customers are receiving expected quality and purity of product
• Recognize that each task can be amended and refined for the betterment of the employee and/or company and work toward that improvement
• Provide training and educational materials to staff as necessary
• Achieve a level of knowledge to assure obtaining the highest level of productivity and quality
• Understanding of Human Resources principles of hiring, reviewing, terminating, promoting, directing, supervising, and motivating plant personnel
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Repair or replace plant equipment as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree - preferred

Work Experience

7 - 9 Years of Industrial management - required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven managerial experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commitment to Safety
• Prior background with maintenance a plus
• Mechanical aptitude with problem solving skills
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Computer literacy
• Must be able to roll or lift 75 lbs. cylinders.
• Able to travel occasionally
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Able to work extended shifts and/or weekends

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - frequently
• Move/Traverse - frequently
• Stationary / Seated - frequently
• Transport/lifting - occasionally
• Transport / carrying - occasionally
• Exerting Force / Pushing / Pulling - occasionally
• Ascend/descend - occasionally
• Balancing - occasionally
• Position self / stooping / kneeling / crouching/ crawling - occasionally
• Reaching - occasionally
• Handling - occasionally
• Grasping - occasionally
• Feeling - occasionally
• Talking/hearing - frequently
• Repetitive motions - frequently
• Coordination- frequently

Travel Requirements

2 weeks per year for training

Compensation:

$85,000 - $90,000

The Company 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