General Manager

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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. It is a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000+ employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The General Manager of Nikkiso’s North Las Vegas Packaging Facility (NLV) directs operations through a team of managers and front‑line supervisors in a matrixed environment. The position ensures increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while improving the efficiency of manpower, materials and machines.

• Own full P&L management, including budgeting, financial forecasting, cost control, and achievement of established financial and operational performance targets.
• Oversee all manufacturing operations, including personnel management, safety, quality, cost, on‑time delivery, customer satisfaction, production planning, and business controls.
• Ensure full compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, internal Nikkiso CEIG policies, and JSOX compliance standards.
• Lead efforts to optimize raw material requirements, increase inventory turnover, and reduce on‑hand inventory across all product lines.
• Develop, propose, and manage the annual operating budget, conduct cost analysis, and forecast production output to support business objectives.
• Utilize the ERP system to monitor and improve supply chain and production performance; lead initiatives to enhance system usage and support the rollout of the new corporate ERP system across the organization.
• Provide operational leadership to meet annual performance targets and implement a 12-month production planning cycle aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate effectively within the CEIG group structure, supporting multiple functional units and reporting KPIs, results, and performance across different product lines.
• Determine labor requirements to support production goals and ensure appropriate staffing levels across all operational departments.
• Identify capital needs and lead capital planning, ROI analysis, long‑term operational strategies, and preparation of business cases for CEIG approval.
• Provide strong site leadership through clear communication, coaching, mentoring, and driving accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Develop and maintain production dashboards, KPI tracking, and systems that support continuous improvement in quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and enforce compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements at the facility.
• Perform additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the success of the organization.

• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Leadership and team management
• Operational excellence
• Strategic thinking
• Customer focus
• Analytical skills
• Financial acumen
• Compliance and safety orientation

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s (MBA or MS in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain) strongly preferred
• 10+ years of management experience in manufacturing or engineering environments, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles
• Proven ability to manage full P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning
• Experience with cryogenic pumps or rotating equipment for the IG and/or LNG industry preferred
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of coaching talent, developing high-performing teams, and driving accountability
• Demonstrated success leading large cross‑functional groups, including production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and HR
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
• Skilled in conflict resolution, change management, and navigating complex organizational challenges
• Strategic thinker capable of translating long-term vision into clear operational execution
• Deep understanding of capacity planning, resource allocation, workflow optimization, and continuous…