Plant Manager - BERWICK

Plant Manager

The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the Acetylene Plant from production and distribution to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Work every day in a way that actively supports and accomplishes the Values, Mission, and Vision of Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.

Essential Functions

Develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity

Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' expectations

Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping

Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions

Ability to manage safety programs that help ensure the protection of employees and public. Recognize, correct and/or report unsafe conditions

Understand and follow established product quality procedures and guidelines to insure customers are receiving expected quality and purity of product

Recognize that each task can be amended and refined for the betterment of the employee and/or company and work toward that improvement

Provide training and educational materials to staff as necessary

Achieve a level of knowledge to assure obtaining the highest level of productivity and quality

Understanding of Human Resources principles of hiring, reviewing, terminating, promoting, directing, supervising, and motivating plant personnel

Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff

Repair or replace plant equipment as needed

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree - preferred

Work Experience

7-9 years - Industrial Management - required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proven managerial experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong commitment to Safety

Prior background with maintenance a plus

Mechanical aptitude with problem solving skills

Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills

Computer literacy

Must be able to roll or lift 75 lbs. cylinders.

Able to travel occasionally

Able to stand for extended periods of time

Able to work extended shifts and/or weekends

Licenses and Certifications

N/A

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Demands Category:

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demand - N/A - Rarely - Occasionally - Frequently - Constantly - Weight

Stationary Position - X

Move/Traverse - X

Stationary Position/Seated - X

Transport/Lifting - X

Transport/Carrying - X

Exerting Force/Pushing - X

Exerting Force/Pulling - X

Ascend/Descend - X

Balancing - X

Position Self/Stooping - X

Position Self/Kneeling - X

Position Self/Crouching - X

Position Self/Crawling - X

Reaching - X

Handling - X

Grasping - X

Feeling - X

Communicate/Talking - X

Communicate/Hearing - X

Repetitive Motions - X

Coordination - X

Travel Requirements

Estimated Amount - Brief Description

2 Weeks/yr - For training