Regional Operations Manager

Nippon Sanso MATHESON; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-of-the-line 401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off; Holidays, Floaters, &S;

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Job summary

Nippon Sanso MATHESON in the Northeast region seeks a Regional ASU Operations Manager to oversee the safe and efficient operation of medical cryogenic liquids and industrial gas plants across the region.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, ISO/FSSC quality systems, and collaboration with Plant Managers, Sales, and Logistics. Travel within the region may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent industry experience; minimum 5 years in management of gas production.

Responsibilities

• Meet safety, production, quality, and budget targets for the region.
• Recruit, hire, and develop regional Managers and technicians.
• Support plant outages and implement department initiatives.
• Coordinate maintenance and production scheduling across plants.
• Assist sales teams and vendors; manage contracts and budgets.
• Fill in for Plant Manager during absences; 24/7 on-call readiness.
• Ensure compliance with NSM safety, quality, and personnel policies.

Job description

Calling all Candidates in the Northeast, from North Carolina - Maine

About the Company

Founded in 1927, Nippon Sanso MATHESON is one of the largest compressed gas providers in the world. Nippon Sanso MATHESON provides everything from onsite air separation plants to small portable gas cylinders and all the services required to support these products and customer applications. We offer semiconductor, medical, welding, bulk, and cylinder gases for customers across the country. Nippon Sanso MATHESON has over 300 locations and more than 4500 employees in the U.S.

About the Role

The Regional ASU Operations Manager has overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of all facilities used in the production of medical cryogenic liquids and industrial pipeline gases on a Regional basis These duties include quality control, personnel staffing and training issues; safety, health and environmental regulatory compliance; process optimization, equipment maintenance and supervision of operating and capital expenditures. The Regional Operations Manager reports to the Zone Director Bulk Production.

Responsibilities

• Achievement of all safety, production, efficiency, quality and budgetary targets for the Region
• Supervising the recruiting and hiring of Managers and technicians within the Region
• Support of local personnel during all planned and unplanned plant outages
• Support Plant Managers with the implementation and execution of all Department Initiatives
• Coordination of all plant maintenance activities within the region
• Coordination of production scheduling with Product Management and Logistics Departments
• Support of the Sales Team
• Qualify and supervise vendors and contractors
• Assist department head with data and budgetary preparations and presentations.
• Fill in for a Plant Manager as may be required during his or her absence.
• Willingness to be “on call “ 24/7 for plant needs of any kind, (personnel, equipment, customer problems)
• Complete knowledge of all NSM safety, compliance and quality policies.
• Complete knowledge of all NSM personnel policies as they relate to ASU’s
• Complete knowledge of all in-region pipeline contracts and obligations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
• 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.

Required Skills

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• 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 FSSC 22000
• Experience implementing and maintaining Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Understanding the principles of Cryogenic Air Separation
• Understanding the mechanical principles of rotating equipment
• Computer skills 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

Preferred Skills

NA

Pay range and compensation package

• Compensation package including:
• Top-of-the-line 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off; Holidays, Floaters, & Sick
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Move/Traverse - Rarely
• Stationary Position/Seated- Frequently
• Transport/Lifting - NA
• Transport/Carrying - NA
• Exerting Force/Pushing - NA
• Ascend/Descend - NA
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping- Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling- Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching- NA
• Position Self/Crawling- NA
• Reaching - Rarely
• Grasping- NA
• Feeling- NA
• Communicate/Talking - Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Rarely
• Coordination – Rarely

TRAVEL

• Position will require travel within region and as need outside of region.

Nippon Sanso Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.