Plant Production Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting our client in their search for a hands‑on Plant Production Manager to lead all production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant fulfillment of gas orders (industrial, medical, laboratory, and specialty gases). This role drives production performance, leads a high‑performing team of nine employees, oversees quality and regulatory standards, and ensures smooth day‑to‑day plant operations.

• Plan, lead, and coordinate daily production operations to meet cost, quality, safety, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Oversee production scheduling, inventory needs, staffing, and workflow to ensure timely order fulfillment without delays or backorders.
• Hire, train, and develop a cohesive, high‑performing team; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, daily fill logs, certifications, and regulatory records.
• Monitor and enforce product quality and gas purity standards.
• Coordinate cylinder testing, shipping, maintenance, and equipment replacement.
• Serve as backup for Lab Technician and Dispatcher; assist with cylinder filling and deliveries as needed.
• Maintain and update ISO policies, procedures, and process documents.
• Manage supply levels, spare parts, and equipment repairs.
• Oversee plant assets and monthly production (approx. 30,000 cylinders).

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanics, Plumbing, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience, including 1+ year in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of production operations, equipment, safety regulations (DOT, OSHA, FDA), and quality control.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong problem‑solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license; required to have applicable OSHA, DOT, and FDA certifications.
• Leadership skills: the ability to provide direction, set goals, give feedback and identify opportunities for development.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing.
• The ability to convey information clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Dependable. Strong customer orientation.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Mix of office and plant floor exposure (noise, fumes, temperature extremes, industrial equipment).
• Six‑day operational schedule; rotating Saturday schedule when needed.
• On‑call availability 7 days per week for hospital service needs.

For full‑time employment include 10 paid Holidays, and 15 PTO days, prorated based on hire date within the calendar year. Also included:
Medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, long‑term disability, employee assistance program, onsite gym, and a 401k plan.

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