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About Messer

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

• Certified as Great Place to Work®
• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate ranging from $95,000 and $120,000 with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn!
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on several products and services across Canada.

 Purpose:

The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the plant, including production, ensuring safety while optimizing efficiency, maintaining quality standards and managing staff to meet production goals in a cost-effective manner.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for safe, quality focused and successful operation of plant processes
• Supervise and manage multiple departments leads and the production staff
• Lead, motivate and manage production personnel; oversee all production activities (physical and administrative)
• Responsible for overseeing the scheduling of production to ensure on-time shipment; Review product lead­ time and cycle-time to develop goals
• Provide technical assistance to Production Technicians and Leads. Provide technical and status update information to sales, customer service and customers as required
• Manage the development and improvement of production methods
• Participate in development of new production processes in conjunction with Commercial Development and Engineering groups
• Stay current on developments related to production processes and government regulations effecting the product line and the production process
• Interface with Management and Commercial Team members regarding production and quality issues
• Recruit, select and develop talent into the organization
• Develop meaningful service and quality metrics. Prepare and present performance to upper management
• Manage supplies for production department
• Oversee all current production equipment including preventive maintenance, repairs, and purchase of new equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by Production/Operations Manager
• Adhere to all company policies, safety, and standard operating procedures
• Operate fill systems when necessary -Lead daily production meetings
• Lead daily toolbox talks on safety and quality
• Provide meaningful feedback on Production Tech performance via PMP process
• Responsible for (or to participate in) Hazop, Synergi case investigations, customer complaint investigations
• Provide Leadership to all site production personnel
• Proactively identify risks to safety and quality: Drive mitigation, Drive process improvements, Drive KPI performance (Safety, On-time shipping, eCAR mitigation, GAP)
• Develop and execute local business strategy
• Lead/Assist with Hazop and RA sessions
• Support customer and ISO audits
• Manage plant budgeting activities
• Strongly Manage Safety and Quality performance
• Develop 1- 3-5 year plan for Operations
• Develop proper strategy for Asset planning to prevent shortages
• Develop strong culture of personal accountability for Safety and Quality

What it takes:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering preferred, Or no degree and 10 years in directly related operations experience
• Minimum 6 Years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Lab Management, or Quality Management

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong leadership qualities that include giving clear direction, thinking proactively, and having a high sense of accountability
• The ability to lead a team, motivate, and cultivate direct reports to achieve high performance, encouraging individuals to do better
• Demonstrates positive open interpersonal skills with proven ability to work constructively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating an acceptable level of assertiveness
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, etc.
• Computer literacy
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

At Messer, our vision for culture and engagement is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcome the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual with an equal opportunity to thrive. 

Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.  

Together we value innovation, efficiency, and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.  

Apply today @Messer Careers and see what we do.

No artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.