Nikkiso Fueling & Solutions (NFS) is a leading designer, manufacturer, and builder of LNG, CNG, and related systems. Applications include fueling stations, trailer loading, ship loading, peak shaving, power generation, and virtual pipelines.

NFS is looking for a General Manager who will lead the operational activities of the NFS Escondido operations. The General Manager will be based in Escondido area and is part of a matrix organization structure reporting to the President of NFS and will also support other Nikkiso functional units.

Salary: $118,605 - $238,744 per Year

• Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and service activities including personnel, quality, safety, cost, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, planning, and business controls.
• Plans and organizes daily activities related to production and operations.
• Responsible for P L, budget, and achievement of established financials and performance targets.
• Provides site leadership through effective communication, coaching, and accountability.
• Ensures continuous improvement and swift problem resolution in an open, fair, and unselfish manner.
• Manages material requirements to increase inventory turnover and reduce stock/inventory levels on hand.
• Implementation of systems and structure for continuous 2C5 cost cutting measures, an initiative to cut costs by 5% every 2 years.
• Utilize the ERP system and optimize the system to provide KPI’s and metrics for operational management and improvement. Support the implementation of group wide role out of new ERP system.
• Determines labor needs to meet production goals and responsible for appropriate staffing levels for each functional unit at the facility.
• Ensures compliance with state & federal regulations and Nikkiso CEIG policies.
• Identifies and secures capital investments needed for growth and improvement projects following CEIG investment application format.
• Works cooperatively in a matrix structure with the local Nikkiso CEIG VP’s/GM’s as applicable.
• Collaborates with related managers at other group global manufacturing facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Cooperates with other Nikkiso CEIG Group General managers to follow the group Mission and Vision

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• 10 years of manufacturing experience and leadership
• 5 years of experience with cryogenic and high pressure system manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management
• Ability to interpret and work with financial data as needed to set and improve production goals and P L outcome.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong ability to problem solve and analyze situations
• Proven leadership experience
• Orientated to a teamwork mindset, and experience working with different personality types.
• Excellent project management experience with a history of results
• Proficient communication skills, verbally and electronically
• Experience with performance management
• Technical capacity with related equipment and manufacturing processes