Area Operations Manager
Core
Lead a defined area of plant operations, guiding Plant Managers to achieve performance goals in safety, compliance, maintenance, and cost efficiency within the industrial gas supply chain.
Role type
Senior IC Area Operations Manager
Builds
Operational excellence and safety culture across multiple production facilities
Domain
Industrial gases, manufacturing, supply chain, safety compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Leadership, critical thinking, project management, P&L analysis, operational strategy, safety compliance management, data analysis, SOP development, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Packaged gas industry experience, capital project management, SAP, Power BI, forklift operation, DOT qualifications
Technologies
SAP, Power BI
Responsibilities
Guide Plant Managers to achieve area and regional performance goals; Analyze KPIs, labor plans, and fulfillment data to adjust strategies; Coordinate equipment bidding and capital expenditure budgets; Conduct facility visits to audit safety, compliance, and operational efficiency; Develop and implement standard operational practices (SOPs); Partner with safety leadership to foster a culture of safety; Maintain cylinder supply levels across the area.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC