Rail Operations Manager Jobs in Nazareth, PA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:   

This role serves as the primary liaison between the Supply team and field Sales organizations, ensuring seamless alignment between current and future demand while preparing the supply network to meet these needs at the lowest overall delivered cost. The position is responsible for tactical and operational Supply Chain Planning and network optimization for bulk CO2 products across the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, the role identifies and evaluates long-term projects and opportunities to drive cost savings, productivity, and efficiency improvements within the CO2 supply chain. It also provides critical Supply Chain insights to support strategic growth initiatives. 

 
Why Messer?  

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on. 

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role. 

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care. 

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter. 

Principal Responsibilities:  

 
Primary Interface between Markets/Sales Strategic Product Management and Operations for CO2 

• Primary day-to-day interface with account managers and regional Markets leadership on understanding changes in customer demand that will affect the supply network configuration 

• Provide product availability and costing analyses to Strategic Product Management for over DOA-based new business and investment case analyses and senior management for overall business management 

• Provide CO2 outage (dislocation) costs during major outages/force majeure events for cost recovery policy defined by Strategic Product Management and Markets 

Tactical Supply Chain Planning and Optimization: 

• Assigns plant production rates and inventory targets in collaboration with field operations and Energy Procurement team to minimize overall product costs. This includes day-of plant turndowns/shutdowns to meet power reduction obligations and minimize/avoid peak power costs. 

• Responsible for coordinating with Scheduling teams on inventory vs. alternate sourcing needs to minimize impact to customers. 

• Ensures all mid- and long-term purchase agreements are utilized based on lowest total incremental costs. 

• Responsible for development, use and compliance to proprietary network optimization systems (TACT), including quality of inputs and adherence to outputs. 

• Execute supply reviews with field personnel and develop operational plans for Sales and Operations Planning. Sets transport resource levels required to fulfil plan while minimizing assets and costs. 

Operative Supply Chain Response: 

• Execute supply reviews with field personnel and develop operational plans for Sales and Operations Planning. Sets transport resource levels required to fulfil plan while minimizing assets and costs. 

Other: 

• Supervises rail logistics analyst who is responsible for daily management of the CO2 and Argon rail fleets, including ISO containers for export, optimizes CO2 rail operations and provides detailed analysis on monthly cost performance, future fleet sizing needs, operative key performance indicators and coordinates with FOB (pickup) customers. 

• Responsible for developing key operational assumptions and associated costs for the annual budgeting process and on-going reforecasts, including purchases, rail shipments, planned outage (dislocation) costs 

Required Skills:  

• Critical Behaviors: Analytical thinking, influencing (direct and indirect), effective information sharing, change management, strategy delivery, visible leadership, and growth-driven mindset. 

• Collaboration: Partnership building and capability development to drive team success. 

• Functional/Technical Proficiency: 

• Strategic and tactical problem-solving to manage complex national networks. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP. 

• Excellent communication and prioritization management skills. 

Basic Qualifications:  

• A bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field 

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in industrial gases or related process industry with Supply Chain Management experience 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• S.C.P., M.B.A. and Six Sigma certification are a plus 

About Messer:  
Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.  

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different. 

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