Regional Operations Manager - Chula Vista, CA

Matheson Tri-Gas; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas distribution company is seeking a Regional Operations Manager in Chula Vista, CA. This role focuses on maintaining safety standards, optimizing operational efficiency, and managing a team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in the gas industry, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers an annual salary of $115,000 depending on experience and contributes to meeting operational goals while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a gas production or distribution environment.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Conduct accident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Train and guide employees in safety and production techniques.
• Optimize asset utilization across branches.

Skills

Knowledge of gas production/filling and distribution operations

Leadership

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Planning

Inventory management

Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Regional Operations Manager - Chula Vista, CA

POSITION SUMMARY: This focus of this position is to support and enforce all safety, governmental, and Company procedures while meeting operational goals. This position will promote the most efficient use of cylinder assets, vehicle assets, plant assets, and optimizing cost by working to reduce production, distribution, and cylinder maintenance cost. This position will also recommend and oversee the region's allocation of capital investments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safety Compliance, Quality – Ensure branch locations are operated in accordance with industry regulations, Company procedures and safety standards. Regulations include but are not limited to FDA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA. Maintain highest safety and quality standards for production and distribution through communication, audit follow up, training, and enforcement of procedures and regulations.
• Accident Investigation – Conduct effective accident investigations to determine root cause and recommend, suggest or implement corrective actions.
• Training – Train and guide Customer Service Managers and branch employees in safety/production/distribution techniques assuring their development to the fullest potential.
• Asset Utilization – Assure efficient utilization of cylinder assets by monitoring and controlling stocking levels at all branches within region. Where necessary, accommodate cylinder needs through excess cylinder stock or by creating a capital investment.
• Vehicle & Production Equipment Utilization – Optimize vehicle and production equipment utilization within region by monitoring distribution volumes/routes and recommending/implementing improvements or consolidations.
• Capital Investment Recommendation – Monitor and recommend investments related to cylinders, vehicles, forklifts, production equipment, and facility related items.
• Asset/Facility Maintenance – Oversee the maintenance of equipment, vehicles and buildings at all regional branch locations.
• Location Planning/Financial Management – Provide input into location operating and planning budget, monitoring of plans and goals, and provides input to improve service and decrease overall cost to customer. Active in integration of operations of any acquisitions within region. Assures locations are meeting service and quality expectations of customers.
• Management/Continuous Improvement – Develop and monitor operational staffing levels and productivity performance. Ensures support of all customer service and sales efforts by keeping productivity high, controlling costs, reinforcing safety efforts and encouraging morale to achieve positive results. Works to continuously improve processes in all areas and provides recommendations for increased department efficiency or cost reduction initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Safety – leading and lagging indicators
• Operating costs – cost per cylinder filled and delivered, vehicle and cylinder utilization
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Management, or related field required.

EXPERIENCE

1‑3 years of experience in a gas production or distribution environment with two years supervisory experience preferred. Strong commensurate experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of gas production/filling and distribution operations, methods, and practices.
• Ability to develop personnel and equipment structures to support present and future operations.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Leadership – a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Planning – an ability to think ahead and plan over a 30‑day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Supervision, including employee hiring and retention, performance management and discipline.
• An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
• Inventory management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• An ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong team player.
• Computer skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with associates, vendors and customers in a wide variety of situations.
• Exposure to and understanding of applicable regulations as defined by DOT, OSHA, FDA, CGA, EPA, and NFPA.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Driver's License and in state.

Compensation

ANNUAL SALARY: $115,000 DOE.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Comprehension – The person in this position must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures – Frequently
• Organization – The person in this role must be able to gather and classify information – Occasionally
• Reasoning and Decision Making – The person in this role must use logic to make decisions quickly and effectively – Frequently
• Communication – The person in this position must be able to express and exchange ideas and meaning with colleagues – Constantly
• Resilience – The person in this position needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as customer service complaints and juggling competing priorities – Frequently

Matheson 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.