Regional Cryogenic Gases Operations Leader

Nippon Sanso Matheson; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee safe, efficient operation of facilities producing medical cryogenic liquids and industrial gases across the region. You will lead safety, quality, and cost targets while managing staffing, budgeting, and maintenance activities.

You will coordinate with Plant Managers, support the Sales team, and ensure regulatory and quality systems are in place. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent industry experience with a minimum of 5 years specific management experience in the production of medical and industrial atmospheric gases.
• Experience interacting with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies (FDA, EPA, OSHA, DHS, etc.)
• Experience implementing and maintaining quality systems including ISO 9001-2015 and FSSC22000
• Experience implementing and maintaining Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Understanding the principles of Cryogenic Air Separation
• Understanding the mechanical principles of rotating equipment
• Computerskills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook
• Understanding of General Accounting Techniques
• Advanced statistical and analytical skills
• Possession of a valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Comfortable with public speaking

Responsibilities

• Achieve safety, production, efficiency, quality and budget targets for the region.
• Supervise recruitment and hiring of Managers and technicians in the region.
• Support local personnel during plant outages and assist with department initiatives.
• Coordinate plant maintenance activities and production scheduling within the region.
• Support the Sales Team and qualify/supervise vendors and contractors.
• Assist department head with data and budgetary preparations and presentations.
• Fill in for a Plant Manager as needed and be on call 24/7 for plant needs.
• Ensure compliance with MTG safety, regulatory, and quality policies.
• Understand in-region pipeline contracts and obligations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Process optimization

Team supervision

Vendor and contractor management

Public speaking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

ISO 9001-2015

FSSC22000

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Nippon Sanso Matheson is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee safe, efficient operation of facilities producing medical cryogenic liquids and industrial gases across the region. You will lead safety, quality, and cost targets while managing staffing, budgeting, and maintenance activities.

You will coordinate with Plant Managers, support the Sales team, and ensure regulatory and quality systems are in place. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on availability as needed.