Zone Production Manager

Messer Americas; Ceres (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Americas is seeking a Zone Production Manager I to ensure plant safety, reliability, and efficiency while meeting KPIs and annual objectives. The role focuses on on-site operations, safety compliance, and continuous improvement.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical) with at least five years of experience and leadership experience managing teams. Strong analytical and process-safety skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience with direct reports or functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• On-Site HSE & compliance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards, including process engineering and safety both locally and globally.
• On-site plant operations and maintenance.
• On-site quality and services.
• On-site competitive costs and continuous improvement.
• EMOC change standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process safety (OSHA 19.10)

Analytical skills

Execution skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical

Job description

Job Summary

As our Zone Production Manager I, you will have accountability and responsibility to ensure that all plants are operated safely, reliably and efficiently while achieving key performance indicators (KPls) and annual plan objectives.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities:

• On-Site HSE & compliance
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards, including process engineering and safety both locally and globally
• On-site plant operations and maintenance
• On-site quality and services
• On-site competitive costs and continuous improvement
• EMOC change standards
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Experience working in a fast-paced operating environment and working with challenging/demanding customers is necessary.
• Strong analytical and execution skills are a must.
• Proficiency in process safety as outlined by OSHA 19.10.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a leader with direct reports or indirect/functional leadership experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer professional experience in the process industry and industrial gas, chemicals, or petroleum.
• Prior roles in Engineering, Operations, Maintenance or Reliability are preferred.

Salary Range: $110,000 - 150,000 USD

About Messer:

Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

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