Regional Operations Manager - Bellville, TX

Regional Operations Manager - Bellville, TX

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, andin compliance with industry regulations, Company procedures and safetystandards. Regulations include but are not limited to FDA, OSHA, DOT, EPA,NFPA. Maintain highest safety and quality standards for production anddistribution through communication, audit follow up, training, and enforcementof procedures and regulations. Conducteffective accident investigations to determine root cause of accident,recommend, suggest or implement corrective actions. Training -Train and guide Customer Service Managers and branch employees insafety/production/distribution techniques assuring their development to thefullest potential. AssetUtilization - Assure efficient utilization of cylinder assets by monitoring andcontrolling stocking levels at all branches within region. Where necessary,accommodate cylinder needs through excess cylinder stock or by creating acapital investment. Optimizevehicle and production equipment utilization within region by monitoringdistribution volumes/routes and recommending/implementing improvements orconsolidations. Monitor andrecommend investments related to cylinders, vehicles, forklifts, productionequipment, and facility related items. Asset/FacilityMaintenance - Oversee the maintenance of equipment, vehicles and buildings atall regional branch locations. LocationPlanning/Financial Management – Gives input into location operating andplanning budget, monitoring of plans and goals and provides input to improveservice and decrease overall cost to customer. Active in integration ofoperations of any acquisitions within region. Assure locations are meetingservice and quality expectations of customers. Management/ContinuousImprovement - Develop and monitor operational staffing levels and productivityperformance. Ensure support of all customer service and sales efforts bykeeping productivity high, controlling costs, reinforcing safety efforts and encouraging morale to achieve positive results. Work to continuously improveprocesses in all areas. Provide recommendations for increased departmentefficiency 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 otherduties as assigned Complies withall policies and standards Qualifications Bachelor’sdegree in Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Management or relatedfield Work Experience Preferred 1-3years of experience in a gas production or distribution environment with twoyears supervisory experience Required Strongcommensurate experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge ofgas production/filling and distribution operations, methods, and practices. Ability to develop personnel and equipment structures to support present and futureoperations. Must possessthe ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Leadership: ademonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. Planning: anability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare actionplans to achieve results. Supervision,including employee hiring and retention, performance management and discipline. An ability tobalance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality,productivity, cost and employee relations. Inventorymanagement. Stronginterpersonal and communication skills. An ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong teamplayer. Computer skillsinclude MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Proven abilityto communicate clear and effectively with associates, vendors and customersin a wide variety of situations Exposure to andunderstanding of applicable regulations as defined by DOT, OSHA, FDA, CGA, EPA,and NFPA. Licenses and Certifications Valid StateDriver’s License Required The company 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 AAM/F/VET/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.