Zone Production Manager

Messer North America, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer North America, Inc. is seeking a Zone Production Manager in California to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations while meeting KPIs and annual objectives. The role emphasizes safety, process discipline, and strong leadership in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The position requires a chemical/engineering background, 5+ years of experience and at least 2 years in leadership, with a focus on process safety and operational excellence. Competitive compensation provided in USD.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience.
• At least two years of leadership experience with direct or functional reports.

Responsibilities

• On-Site HSE & compliance management across plants.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental standards locally and globally.
• Oversee on-site plant operations, maintenance, quality, and services.
• Drive continuous improvement and competitive costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Execution skills

Process safety proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/Chemical/Mechanical

Job description

Keyes

5638 Faith Home Road

Ceres, CA 95307, USA

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.

• 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 B achelor'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:

• P refer 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

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