What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager - WIXOM position at mathesongas?
POSITION SUMMARY
This focus of this position is to support and enforce all safety, governmental,
and Matheson Tri-Gas (MTG) 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 DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.
Safety, Compliance, Quality - Ensure branch locations are operated in
accordance and in compliance with industry regulations, MTG 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 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.
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 all regional branch locations.
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 locations are meeting
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
