Plant Manager - Birmingham, AL

Plant Manager Position Summary

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.

• 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

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

• Bachelor’s Degree – preferred
• 7-9 years Industrial Management - required

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 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

2 weeks/yr - For training

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability. EOE AAM/F/VET/Disability