Manufacturing Director

Company Overview:

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries 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. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview:

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries is a leading designer, manufacturer, and builder of LNG, CNG, and related systems. Applications include fueling stations, trailer loading, ship loading, peak shaving, power generation, and virtual pipelines.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the operational activities of our Escondido operations. The successful candidate will be based in the Escondido area and will be part of a matrix organization structure reporting to the President of Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries.

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 P+L, budget, and 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/inventory levels on hand.
• Implementation of systems and structure for continuous cost cutting measures, an initiative to cut costs by 5% every 2 years.
• Utilize the ERP system and optimize the system to provide KPIs and metrics for operational management and improvement. Support the implementation of group-wide rollout of new ERP system.
• Determines labor needs to meet production goals and responsible for appropriate staffing levels for each functional unit at the facility.
• Ensures compliance with state & federal regulations and Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries policies.
• Identifies and secures capital investments needed for growth and improvement projects following CEIG investment application format.
• Works cooperatively in a matrix structure with the local Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries VPs/GMs as applicable.
• Collaborates with related managers at other group global manufacturing facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Cooperates with other Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries Group General managers to follow the group Mission and Vision.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience and leadership.
• 5+ years of experience with cryogenic and high-pressure system manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management.
• Ability to interpret and work with financial data as needed to set and improve production goals and P+L outcome.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to problem solve and analyze situations.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Orientated to a teamwork mindset, and experience working with different personality types.
• Excellent project management experience with a history of results.
• Proficient communication skills, verbally and electronically.
• Experience with performance management.
• Technical capacity with related equipment and manufacturing processes.