POSITION SUMMARY
The focus of this position is to support and enforce all safety, governmental, and Continental Carbonic Products Inc. (CCPI) procedures while meeting operational goals. This position will promote the most efficient use of LCO2 production assets, dry ice production assets, as well as optimizing cost by working to reduce production, maintenance and distribution cost.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Safety, Compliance, Quality - Ensure production locations are operated in accordance and in compliance with industry regulations, MTG procedures and safety standard regulations include but not limited to FDA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA. Maintain highest safety and quality standards for production and distribution through communication, audit follow up, training, and enforcement of procedures and regulations
Conduct effective accident/injury investigations to determine root cause of accident, recommend, suggest or implement corrective actions
Train and guide production employees in safety/production/quality techniques assuring their development to the fullest potential
Asset Utilization - Assure efficient utilization of LCO2/dry ice production assets by monitoring KPIs and production output
Optimize CAPEX budget by evaluating and prioritizing capital projects throughout the production network
Monitor and recommend investments related to production equipment and facility related items
Asset/Facility Maintenance - Oversee the maintenance team responsible for assets and buildings at all CCPI production facilities
Location Planning/Financial Management – Provides input into location operating and planning budget, monitoring of plans and goals and provides input to improve service and decrease overall cost to customer. Assure locations are meeting service and quality expectations of customers
Management/Continuous Improvement - Develop and monitor operational staffing levels and productivity performance. Ensure support of all customer service and sales efforts by keeping productivity high, controlling costs, reinforcing safety efforts and encouraging morale to achieve positive results. Work to continuously improve processes in all areas. Provide recommendations for increased department efficiency or cost reduction initiatives
Perform other project and duties as assigned

Performance Indicators: (A non-comprehensive list of indicators, which may be used for goal setting and/or performance evaluation.)
Safety – leading and lagging indicators
Quality – audit performance
Operating costs
Production facility output

Required Skills:
Experience with multi-site production operations, methods, and practices.
Ability to develop personnel and equipment structures to support present and future operations
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
Planning: an ability to think strategically and plan over a long term time span and prepare action plans to achieve results
Supervision, including employee hiring and retention, performance management and discipline
An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations
Inventory management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
An ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong team player
Computer skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Required Experience:
At least five to seven years of experience in a multi-unit production environment with three years of senior manager experience preferred
Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with associates, vendors and customers in a wide variety of situations
Exposure to and understanding of applicable regulations as defined by DOT, OSHA, FDA, CGA, EPA, and NFPA
Education:
B. S. or B. A. Degree Business Management, Engineering or related field; or strong commensurate experience
Benefits:
Excellent Health Benefits Package; Medical, Dental, Vision
Top-of-the-line 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Paid Time Off; Holidays, Floaters, & Sick
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability

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 AA M/F/VET/Disability