Plant Manager in Whitby

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Purpose

The Plant Manager- Spec Gas is responsible for supporting/leading the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the Spec Gas production facility. The Plant Manager is responsible for ensuring that the facility is operating in compliance with all Messer internal requirements as well as supporting adherence to government regulations. It is expected that the Plant Manager will build, develop, and manage a high-performance team with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement to support Messer’s overall business structure while meeting customer needs.

What you’ll do

• Safety/Quality: Responsible for building and maintaining a safe, quality-focused operation. Respects and promotes Messer’s safety objectives and drives initiatives to meet these goals. Prepares and presents performance to upper management. Ensures all safety, quality, regulatory, accreditation procedures and policies are implemented, and staff appropriately trained.
• Operations: Oversees all production-related activities to plan, direct, and coordinate production, filling, and distribution activities. Ensures that the maintenance of the facility, including equipment and property, are in good working order and compliant with both internal and industry best practices. Responsible for the safe handling and storage of cylinders at the plant (High pressure and cryogenic). Ensures efficient distribution of cylinders to branches by providing efficient and timely service. Is responsible for accident investigations and reporting for the facility as needed.
• Production: Responsible for scheduling of production to ensure on-time shipments. Reviews product lead-time and cycle-time to develop goals and manages supplies for the production department. Interfaces with Management and Commercial Team members regarding production and quality issues. Coordinates with sales on a regular basis to effectively support the growth strategy of the company. Maintains strong customer focus and develops and monitors distribution schedules to ensure customers are served in a timely manner. Provides training to customer service, sales and other Spec Gas plants as required.
• Coaching: Coaches, leads, and motivates plant employees (both management and unionized). Facilitates communication within the plant, keeping all informed on initiatives, strategies, and operational change. Actively listens to staff input concerning daily operations. Provides feedback in annual performance reviews. Recruits, selects and develops talent into the organization. Provides technical assistance to Gas mixers, Lab Chemist and fillers. Participates in training for safety, IMSS procedures including medical GMP’s and ISO9000 quality systems. Ensures all standard operating procedures and safety standards are enforced.
• Technical Process Improvements: Stays current on developments related to production processes, analytical methods and government regulations affecting the product line and the production process. Participates in the development of new production processes and improvements.
• Budget: Responsible for preparing and managing the plant budget activities. Makes proposals to both improve and control the production and maintenance expense. Forecasts future trends, needs and develops action plans that will enable the plant to meet the predicted situation. Analyzes plant current financial and operational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints to develop, prepare, and implement goals, projects, and policies that will enable the plant to achieve a competitive advantage in the market.

What it takes

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or applicable Science degree, Engineering degree.
• 10 years’ management experience in the compressed gas (spec gas) industry or petrochemical.
• Prefer minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong leadership qualities that include giving clear direction, thinking proactively, and having a high sense of accountability.
• The ability to lead a team, motivate, and cultivate direct reports to achieve high performance, encouraging individuals to do better.
• Demonstrates positive open interpersonal skills with proven ability to work constructively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating an acceptable level of assertiveness.
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources).
• Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, etc.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office is required, SAP preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is critical.
• Logistics and Transportation of Dangerous goods.
• Process systems knowledge and expertise; Experience in manometric and gravimetric blending techniques, and other common methods of gas blending and filling is preferred.
• Ability to supervise, problem solve, schedule work assignments, and motivate production personnel.

At Messer, our vision for culture and engagement is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcome the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual with an equal opportunity to thrive. Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. Together we value innovation, efficiency, and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.