POSITIONSUMMARY

The Production Manager will directlymanage production teams on a daily basis to ensure safe & efficient plantoperations. Additionally, the Production Supervisor will be directlyresponsible for safety, quality, and regulatory requirements as they relate toproduction functions. The Production Manager will also be responsible formeasuring operational efficiency and monitoring staffing needs to ensure theplant operates safely and efficiently. This position reports directly to theHub Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other dutiesmay be assigned.
Provide leadership in safety and quality under Matheson's corporate guidelines and directives
Responsible for the training and management of personnel for the assigned area.
Serve as front line supervisor for plant production team
Provide response and reporting to the Hub Manager regarding customer issues related to production.
Demonstrate and maintain a high level of customer focus, and customer commitment and ensure plant personnel demonstrate and maintain the same.
Responsible for validating and maintaining inventory levels consistent with recent demand based on plant capability.
Develop and lead plant projects, control their schedule, and manage expenses to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Responsible for managing continuous improvement plans in all areas of responsibilities.
Responsible for managing and maintaining all production assets within assigned area.
Work directly with other Matheson locations to ensure the efficient use of corporate assets
Work directly with corporate management for the procurement of assets
Maintain clear thinking and professional composure in high pressure situations
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

HOURS OF WORK: Typical hours for this position aregoing to match the requirements of the customer base Monday through Friday andpossibly some Saturday hours if applicable.

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES: Directlysupervises the local site employees in the Production Department. Carries outsupervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies,and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, andtraining employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraisingperformance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints andresolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be ableto perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed beloware representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, employees, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry such as fractions, percentages, ratios, volume and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to work in a Matrix environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described hereare representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to talk or hear (e.g. relaying to employees, phone calls).
The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel (e.g. computer work).
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus (e.g. troubleshooting welding problems, driving).
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristicsdescribed here are representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.
The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions (e.g. traveling to customer sites).
The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles (e.g. in warehouse, at customer sites).
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 3 years specific management experience and a working knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing practices.
Ability to proficiently display computer software skills with programs such Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, VISIO and Outlook.
Manufacturing of industrial, medical, and specialty gases including pure gases, gas blends, hydrocarbon blends or similar manufacturing fields.
Experience with principles and operation of mechanical equipment such as pumps and compressors.
Experience with reading and understanding flow diagrams and P&ID's
Experience in industrial gas filling or production preferred
Specialty, medical, and industrial gas production experience.

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability