Regional Operations Manager - Miami, FL

JOB TITLE -
REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
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.

Essential
Function
Safety,
Compliance, Quality - Ensure branch locations are operated in accordance, and
in compliance with industry regulations, Company procedures and safety
standards. Regulations include but are 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 increased department
efficiency or cost reduction initiatives.

Additional
Responsibilities
Safety -
leading and lagging indicators
Operating costs
- cost/cylinder filled and delivered, vehicle and cylinder utilization


Required for
All Jobs
Performs other
duties as assigned
Complies with
all policies and standards

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Management or related
field

Work
Experience
Preferred 1-3
years of experience in a gas production or distribution environment with two
years supervisory experience
Required Strong
commensurate experience

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
gas production/filling and distribution operations, methods, and practices.
Ability to
develop personnel and equipment structures to support present and future
operations.
Must possess
the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Leadership: a
demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
Planning: an
ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action
plans to achieve results.
Supervision,
including employee hiring and retention, performance management and discipline.
An ability to
balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality,
productivity, cost and employee relations.
Inventory
management.
Strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
An ability to
manage multiple priorities.
Strong team
player.
Computer skills
include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Proven ability
to communicate clearly and effectively with associates, vendors and customers
in a wide variety of situations
Exposure to and
understanding of applicable regulations as defined by DOT, OSHA, FDA, CGA, EPA,
and NFPA.

Licenses and
Certifications
Valid State
Driver's License Required
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