Program Manager, Trailer Manufacturing Refurbishment & Production Planning

Summary:

Exciting opportunity to manage Messer's trailer refurbishment center where our team proudly restores our bulk tanker fleet to like-new condition. We're seeking a people and project manager who drives continuous improvement and safety in production/assembly line operations. Our Chattanooga refurb location provides great opportunities for innovation as we're continuing to grow this site year over year.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, support, and provide guidance to rehab shop staff.
• Drive trailer refurbishment production schedule to minimize equipment out of service time.
• Budget, plan and orchestrate production resources (time, labor, and material) to maximize production efficiency while remaining within financial targets.
• Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations.
• Ensure that work performed on transport equipment in the rehab facility is complying to Messer design specifications, quality guidelines, and US DOT/Canada regulations.
• Champion continued process improvement (CPI) and lean initiatives for fleet refurb maintenance shop with emphasis on 5s implementation & sustainment.
• Ensure that work processes of technicians are complying to Messer Health Safety and Environment (HSE) safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or 10+ years industry experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in industrial plant is required.
• Production / Project Planning experience required.
• Experience in mechanical manufacturing and processing technology required.
• At least 2 years' supervisory experience required in a process manufacturing environment, including staff management and development.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills: including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  
  

About Messer:

Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.

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