Regional Operations Manager

JOB 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, 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.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Safety, Compliance, Quality - Ensure branch locations are operated in accordance and in compliance with industry regulations, Company 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.

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Safety – leading and lagging indicators

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Operating costs – cost/cylinder filled and delivered, vehicle and cylinder utilization