Operations Manager

Company: WESTAIR GASES AND EQUIPMENT, INC.
Location: El Cajon
Posted on: January 10, 2022

Job Description:

Job Title: Operations Manager, El Cajon
Manager: Austin Romesberg, VP Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Overview
The Operations Manager is responsible for managing all operations function(s) at the plant or assigned facility.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Manage and coordinate all operational activity for the facility and/or production Direct oversight of Cylinder Maintenance, dispatcher/routers, service technicians, and installers. Review of all paperwork including manifests, routing tickets, DVIR's, etc. for completion and accuracy.
Monitor all service levels and deliveries to ensure the best efficiencies. Work directly with other departments to ensure excellent/positive communication within the division. Work with various departments to resolve customer service & delivery issues. Work with Operations Managers at other facilities to coordinate asset transfers.
Responsible for repairs and maintenance, and routine maintenance as per company quality systems including UE/Hydro testing equipment, blaster, and paint carousel.
Maintain quality control of site equipment and perform preventive maintenance to ensure the safe and continued running of all plant equipment, including the execution of the CMS work order system.
Maintain safety and compliance files (DOT, APCD, Hazmat, etc.).
Maintain, monitor, and evaluate KPI metrics.
Oversee UE and hydro test technicians that meet DOT specifications.
Analyze and report on operational activities, i.e., service levels, routing efficiency, labor & overtime, fuel, etc.
Work with the VP of Operations to develop and implement standard practices, efficiency recommendations, etc.
Responsible for the administration of the company's safety program for all direct reports. Works with Safety & HR departments to safety coordinate training, where necessary.
Responsible for employee development & conducting periodic performance reviews.
Create and maintain a positive, safe, and effective work environment

Qualifications

5+ years of positions with increasing levels of responsibility in a manufacturing or industrial gases environment
5+ years of managing employees, including in a leadership role
Experience in the industrial gas industry preferred
Previous experience with managing employee safety
Understanding financial systems and controls - including analyzing budget and cost data, determining trends, and applying corrective actions to achieve desired financial goals.
Solid project planning and management skills, using standard project management tools
Proven collaborative and participative management skills are essential.


Supervisory Responsibility
Direct Reports

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.


Travel
Some travel may be required.
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