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Plant Manager - Oakland, NE

MATHESON
Oakland, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2027

Job Title: Plant Manager

Salary: $95,000 to $105,000 DOE
Duties
The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the Acetylene Plant from production and distribution to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Work every day in a way that actively supports and accomplishes the Values, Mission, and Vision of Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.

Responsibilities
Develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity
Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
Ability to manage safety programs that help ensure the protection of employees and public. Recognize, correct and/or report unsafe conditions
Understand and follow established product quality procedures and guidelines to insure customers are receiving expected quality and purity of product
Recognize that each task can be amended and refined for the betterment of the employee and/or company and work toward that improvement
Provide training and educational materials to staff as necessary
Achieve a level of knowledge to assure obtaining the highest level of productivity and quality
Understanding of Human Resources principles of hiring, reviewing, terminating, promoting, directing, supervising, and motivating plant personnel
Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
Repair or replace plant equipment as needed

Qualifications
Proven managerial experience
Excellent communication skills
Strong commitment to Safety
Prior background with maintenance a plus
Mechanical aptitude with problem solving skills
Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Computer literacy
Must be able to roll or lift 75 lbs. cylinders.
Able to stand for extended periods of time
Able to work extended shifts and/or weekends
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
Anticipated pay range: $70,000.000 - $90,000.00
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Training
  • Company Holidays

Responsibilities
Develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity
Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
Ability to manage safety programs that help ensure the protection of employees and public.Recognize, correct and/or report unsafe conditions
Understand and follow established product quality procedures and guidelines to insure customers are receiving expected quality and purity of product
Recognize that each task can be amended and refined for the betterment of the employee and/or company and work toward that improvement
Provide training and educational materials to staff as necessary
Achieve a level of knowledge to assure obtaining the highest level of productivity and quality
Understanding of Human Resources principles of hiring, reviewing, terminating, promoting, directing, supervising, and motivating plant personnel
Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
Repair or replace plant equipment as needed

Qualifications
Proven managerial experience
Excellent communication skills
Strong commitment to Safety
Prior background with maintenance a plus
Mechanical aptitude with problem solving skills
Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Computer literacy
Must be able to roll or lift 75 lbs. cylinders.
Able to stand for extended periods of time
Able to work extended shifts and/or weekends


Nippon Sanso 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

Salary : $70,000 - $105,000

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