Production Manager - Newark, CA

POSITION SUMMARY
Production Manager is responsible to lead & manage the production
team. The team consist of Fillers & Loaders for safely handling and
filling gas products into liquid, medical and high-pressure gas cylinders in
compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting The Company's
standard operating procedures. This individual is responsible for providing
daily feedback and recommendations to the Hub Plant Manager, Distribution
Manager (Counterpart), & Site Manager (Counterpart) on matters of status,
issues, and requirements. This position reports directly to the Hub Plant
Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Directs and manages the overall production plan to meet demand of internal and
external customers. This includes supervising the day-to-day operations of the
production teams
Leads reliability, compliance, quality, and safety
programs; ensure required government and/or environmental regulations are met.
Prepare and conduct team meetings as necessary for proper
communication and development of teams
Ensures personnel is fully trained in, committed to, and
conducts their activities in accordance with all aspects of Company Safety and
Quality systems and requirements,
Coordinates all quality and safety training for employees
and maintains required records
Evaluates performance against production goals and adjusts
allocations of resources as needed to optimize quality and cost efficiency of
operations
Identifies issues and leads improvement plans in production
processes, shift schedules, overtime levels, training, etc., reporting all
activities to plant management
Manages and escalates equipment and product quality issues
Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of
production and distribution supplies
Leads 5S and Lean Projects and continuously identifies ways
to reduce plant operating costs.
Manages direct reports and assigns work to personnel when
needed. Provides coaching and training and is accountable for performance
evaluation
Monitor and track purchases to ensure operation costs are
within budget
Collaborates with Plant Manager and sets strategic goals
and vision for the plant
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
High School /GED Required

Work Experience
1-3 years' experience in an industrial plant environment required
1-3 years managing
and developing employees required
1-3 years supervisory experience in a process manufacturing
environment required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Good written and verbal communication skills
Possess good computer skills: including Microsoft Outlook,
Excel, and Word
Able to lift up to 30 lbs. repetitively/continuously

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Prior company certified forklift experience required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Stationary Position -Occasionally
Move/Traverse -Occasionally
Stationary Position/Seated - Constantly
Transport/Lifting - Rarely
Transport/Carrying - Rarely
Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely
Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely
Ascend/Descend - Rarely
Balancing - Rarely
Position Self/Stooping --Rarely
Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely
Position Self/Crouching -Rarely
Position Self/Crawling -Rarely
Reaching - Rarely
Handling -Occasionally
Grasping -Occasionally
Feeling Rarely
Communicate/Talking -Constantly
Communicate/Hearing -Constantly
Repetitive Motions -Frequently
Coordination -Frequently

MENTAL DEMANDS
Comprehension: The person in this position must be able to
understand direction and adhere to established procedures - Frequently
Organization: The person in this role must be able to
gather and classify information- Occasionally
Reasoning and Decision Making: The person in this role must
use logic to make decisions quickly and effectively. - Frequently
Communication: The person in this position must be able to
express and exchange ideas and meaning with colleagues - Constantly
Resilience: The person in this position needs to adapt well
in the face of workplace stressors such as customer service complaints and
juggling competing priorities- Frequently

Matheson is an Equal
Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth
under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability