JOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for the operations of manufacturing ultra-high purity gases for the Electronics & Specialty gas industry in New Johnsonville TN. The responsibilities include establishing and maintaining operation policies processes procedures training and safe work practices for all operational employees while fostering a well-trained and motivated staff. This position reports directly to a Director of Operations.Essential FunctionsEssential FunctionDirect and coordinate plant operation within company policies and procedures. Leads the Safety Culture to a performance goal of zero accidents zero incidents. Provides leadership to deliver a high level of personal and team safety performance and regulatory compliance. Establish and direct plant policies processes and procedures. Establish and maintain equipment and production schedules. Select and train plant supervisory manufacturing and administrative staff. Manage production of gases including implementing processes procedures infrastructure budgeting and costs associated In depth knowledge of working with and development of work instructions process flow maps and FMEAs. Establishes and run quality processes with metrics to measure quality performance. Manage production purchasing shipping and inventory activities. Optimizes profitability of the area business by actively managing controllable expenses local inventory and development of continuous improvement projects to generate hard cost savingsprofit improvement as a function of War on Waste Supports sales representatives in customer activities new business acquisition contract negotiations and customer service requirements. Coordinates and manages communications in the site and between Area Region and Zone Management. Reports operations activity timely to MTG management. Manages quarterly inventories. Conduct employee performance reviews. Perform other projects and duties as assignedRequired for All Jobs•Performs other duties as assigned•Complies with all policies and standards