Operations Manager - Birmingham, AL

Safety Compliance Manager

Position Summary : This focus of this position is to support and enforce all safety, governmental, and Western International (WIG) procedures while meeting operational goals. This position will promote the most efficient use of cylinder assets, vehicle assets, plant assets, as well as 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 and in compliance with industry regulations, WIG procedures and safety standards. Regulations include but 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. Conduct effective accident investigations to determine root cause of accident, recommend, suggest or implement corrective actions
• Training - Train and guide Department Managers and facility employees in safety / production / distribution techniques assuring their development to the fullest potential.
• Lean Six Sigma Effectively apply Lean Six Sigma tools including 5S throughout the operation.
• Asset Utilization - Optimize vehicle and production equipment utilization within region by monitoring distribution volumes / routes and recommending / implementing improvements or consolidations.
• 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 the location.
• Location Planning / Financial Management Gives 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.
• Assure team meets or exceeds service and quality expectations of customers.
• Management / Continuous Improvement - Develop and monitor operational staffing levels and productivity performance. Ensure support of all customer service and sales efforts by keeping productivity high, controlling costs, reinforcing safety efforts and encouraging morale to achieve positive results. Work to continuously improve processes in all areas. Provide recommendations for increase department efficiency or cost reduction initiatives.
• Perform other project and duties as assigned.

Performance Indicators : (A non-comprehensive list of indicators, which may be used for goal setting and / or performance evaluation.) Safety leading and lagging indicators Operating costs cost / cylinder filled and delivered, vehicle and cylinder utilization.

Required for All Jobs :

Education : Bachelors Degree B. S. or B. A. Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Management or related field; or strong commensurate experience.

Work Experience : 3 5 years' experience in a gas production or distribution environment with two years supervisory experience preferred.

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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