Operations Manager Position
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power, and well stimulation.
Our company is a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over 8000 employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee our manufacturing facility operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction while improving production processes.
Job Overview
The Operations Manager will be part of a matrix organization structure and functionally reporting equally to all participating Functional Units (Cryogenic Process Systems, Fueling and Solutions, Cryogenic Pumps, Cryogenic Services, Engineering and Special Projects, and Cryogenic Heat Exchanger Systems) on an equal basis.
Administratively, the Operations Manager will report to the President of Cryogenic Heat Exchanger Systems Functional Unit, who has been defined as the chairman of this operation. Additionally, this role will secondarily report to the Regional VP of SEA.
Responsibilities
* 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 budget, 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 levels.
* Implementation of systems and structure for cost cutting measures.
* Determines labor needs to meet production goals and responsible for appropriate staffing levels.
* Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and company policies.
* Identifies and secures capital investments needed for growth and improvement projects.
* Manage the engineering function of the business.
* Works cooperatively in a matrix structure with local Nikkiso CEIG VP's/GM's as applicable.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
* 10 years of management experience, including manufacturing and engineering.
* Experience with pressure vessels, heat exchangers, rotating equipment manufacturing for IG and/or LNG industry preferred.
* Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
* Extensive knowledge of operations and production management.
* Ability to interpret and work with financial data.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong ability to problem solve and analyze situations.
* Proven leadership experience.
Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic and global organization.
Others
The employee must be able to sit, stand, or work at a computer, or be standing for prolonged periods. The position oversees operations in the manufacturing facility, which requires being on the shop floor for extended periods of time. Safety equipment must be utilized as specified to enter production areas. May be subject to hot and cold environments, loud noise, and typical manufacturing exposures.