Supervisor, Production

Overview Amarillo, TX facility. Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company. Our work supports medical gases and the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce goods for communities. The strength of Messer is our people, across all roles. Join us to contribute solutions essential to our world and lives in a stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry. Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter. Responsibilities Safety and Regulatory: Manage site compliance to the management system, serve as Safety, Health Environmental and Emergency Coordinator, QC Designee, Document Manager, and Corrective and Preventative Action administrator. Ensure all changes to equipment or procedures follow EMOC procedure. Ensure the HWP process, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures are adhered to by all employees and contractors. Manage all waste streams leaving site(s) to comply with government regulation. Manage storage of all hazardous materials at site(s) in accordance with government regulation. Host internal and external audits: utilize Web Audit Manager and company Incident Management System to execute, document all corrective actions issued to the site from Audits and Incidents review (when applicable). Maintain site security and orderliness. Plan and execute major and minor plant maintenance activities including management and oversight of contractors. Ensure all equipment condition monitoring parameters are reviewed and within limits. Ensure spare parts are available and inventories are accurate. Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance activities. Provide turnaround scopes to scheduling, sales, reliability group, etc. Maintain current Site Contingency Plan information and a Shutdown/Turnaround work list and schedule. Manage the efficient use of downtime; process operation and efficiency. Be responsible for reliable plant operations and execution of the production plan. Inventory management of bulk liquid storage; ensure work instructions are adhered to. Act as process expert and escalate problems to Area, Regional or Central levels as needed. Ensure compliance with corporate standards and best operating practices. Collaborate with organization support groups to improve reliability and costs. Administrative and Managerial (Staff): Manage payroll and personnel issues; assist with hiring operational staff; manage staff training and growth through computerized training and performance management; manage change and foster teamwork; ensure all employees, contractors and visitors are appropriately trained; ensure timely and accurate entry of information required to invoice the customer; accept on-call duty as required. Administrative and Managerial (Customer): Follow all Quality Control requirements to ensure a quality product delivered to Messer’s customers; meet Health Canada requirements where applicable; manage Customer Complaint process (Telequery, KPI); assist Plant Manager with managing customer relationships; act as point of contact for day-to-day operational issues; promote customer focus; manage customer reporting process if applicable; provide technical support to commercial account representatives. Administrative and Managerial (Fiscal): Assist with planning budgets and control variable costs; perform benefit analysis for decisions; meet or exceed performance indicators; perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills: Math — basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion; PC proficiency (Internet, word processing, spreadsheets) and other company software; knowledge of Messer Management Processes; strong organizational ability; strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal abilities to support mentoring/coaching; aptitude for project management/change management; capacity for crisis management (damage control, tradeoffs); excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; strong mechanical aptitude; ability to interpret engineering and electrical drawings including P&IDs and One Line Diagrams. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or Technical College degree or equivalent formal education and certification related to a technical discipline; minimum 5 years in industrial/plant operations/maintenance experience. Preferred Qualifications: See Messer description above for details. About Messer Messer’s safety culture, commitment to dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient. We nurture lasting relationships with customers, communities, and one another. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for training and career progression. We invest in our people at every level of the organization. If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr