Production Manager – Gas Plant and Tool Pool

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Gas Plant and Tool Pool Manager to lead production activities and ensure operational efficiency. This pivotal role involves overseeing planning, resource allocation, and team management to meet production targets while upholding safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operations, particularly in gas handling and industrial maintenance, along with a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and safety, and make a significant impact on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operations and 3+ years in industrial maintenance.
• Proven experience with Continuous Improvement and team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of gas plant activities.
• Manage inspections, maintenance, and calibration of assets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with operations teams.

Skills

Operations Management

Continuous Improvement

Gas Handling

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office365

SharePoint

Job description

Description

Opportunity

The Gas Plant and Tool Pool Manager oversees various production activities, including planning, directing, and controlling production to meet specifications, schedules, volume, cost, wastage targets, and quality standards. The role involves liaising with Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Project managers, and others to develop production schedules and allocate resources. The manager also plans, prioritizes, and manages maintenance and downtime to minimize disruptions.

The Production Manager supervises team leaders and professional employees, ensuring policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed by all stakeholders.

Reporting to the Operating Unit Manager.

Main Responsibilities

1. Oversees planning, execution, and testing of Gas Plant & Tool Pool activities, including receiving, inspection, maintenance, calibration, storage, gas processing, testing, loading, and shipping.
2. Organizes and allocates resources to meet production targets effectively and efficiently.
3. Leads capacity planning and resource optimization, ensuring proper organization, staffing, skills, and direction.
4. Ensures gas plant production plans meet volume requirements and inventory levels.
5. Fulfills field service demands with proper test equipment and tools, shipped as per service orders and requests.
6. Manages inspections, maintenance, and calibration of assets within responsibility areas.
7. Ensures job costing in SAP is accurate, including employee time, work centers, routings, and inventory.
8. Manages inbound and outbound logistics of test equipment and gas cylinders, supporting service execution.
9. Responsible for gas cylinder inventory and logistics related to asset returns.
10. Implements shop floor programs like 5S, daily management, and visual management.
11. Measures KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, and profitability.
12. Analyzes performance, identifies root causes, and develops improvement plans.
13. Drives continuous improvement initiatives with Operations and Operational Excellence teams, utilizing IT tools like SAP and SBN.
14. Manages capital expenditures for operational efficiency, recommending equipment and facility improvements.
15. Ensures processes are documented with SOPs and Work Instructions.
16. Reviews skills and competencies, ensuring team members are qualified for their tasks.
17. Acts as a representative for the Service business, promoting Hitachi Energy gas management solutions.
18. Assesses risks and safety hazards, implementing safety measures.
19. Ensures compliance with health, safety, environmental directives, and local regulations.
20. Upholds Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility and caring for colleagues and the business.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in operations.
• 3+ years in industrial maintenance or field service.
• 3+ years in gas handling of SF6 or gas processing plants.
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience.
• Proven experience with Continuous Improvement.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office365, SharePoint, and SAP.
• Fluent in English, with good written skills.
• Must have work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the application process by completing a general inquiry form on our website, providing contact details and accommodation needs.