Production Manager

Paraco Gas Corporation is the largest privately held propane marketer in the Northeast. As a local, family-owned company with over 45 years of experience in the propane industry we are proud to be recognized as the 13th largest propane retailer nationally (LP Gas Magazine Survey 2017). Through cutting-edge technology, our extensive fleet and our unparalleled supply availability, Paraco Gas is positioned to stay on top of the needs of current and future customers.

Position Description:

Joining Paraco means you will be part of a growing company where you will thrive in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced culture where our generous incentive plans reward positive results. Our exceptional employees have access to industry leading tools, resources and support helping you to realize your full potential. You will be rewarded with great benefits including a highly competitive base salary and bonus. This position reports to Senior Manager of Distribution.

Key responsibilities and essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates and maintains all scheduling functions in the Plant
• Provides direction, development and leadership to all direct reports ensuring effective employee relations
• Coordinates with subordinate supervisors,Human Resources regarding Plant issues,concerns and problems as it relates to production,equipment or employees
• Assessing project requirements and working with buyer to acquire at best value for the company
• Weekly and monthly production estimates provided to senior management
• Ensuring health and safety regulations are met along with industry compliance requirements
• Maintain and support all Company Goals as it relates to Safety,Quality,Production and Cost
• Overseeing production processes and activities
• Ensuring that routine maintenance of production equipment is carried out
• Overseeing training of current and new employees

Specific Job Description:

• Waterbury grill cylinder refurbishing plant
• Company in-house tank refurbishment
• Company bulk storage tank refurbishment
• Company business supply warehouse

Desired skills and experience:

• Prior production experience or service background required [Energy Industry experience is not required].
• Results and solutions driven
• Works independently but can communicate processes and results clearly and concisely both to subordinates and senior management
• A highly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people work together, enthusiastically and effectively, in producing outstanding results
• Occasional overnight travel is required for industry trade shows or meetings
• Regular travel to plant locations is required
• Plant based production supervisors would be direct reports

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as production reports, repair and maintenance proposals. Ability to communicate effectively both in a written and verbal format with outside vendors, fellow employees and senior management. Ability to formulate and write procedures.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals. Ability to compute percentage.
• Must be proficient in creating and maintaining spreadsheets using complex formulas. Intermediate ability to use WORD and email programs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving both concrete variables in standardized situations and problems involving numerous possibilities with various potential outcomes. Ability to read and understand basic accounting principles, and the skill to understand how decisions will affect those principals. Individual must be organized with an ability to work on multiple projects at one time.