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MCDANTIM INC Plant Manager in HELENA, Montana
Company Overview McDantim Gas Blending Technologies, based in Helena, Montana, has been a leading manufacturer of gas blending systems since 1988. Our Trumix? gas blenders are trusted across industries like beverage distribution, welding, and food packaging. These systems are known for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. As an employee-owned company, McDantim focuses on quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, providing durable, custom solutions for businesses worldwide. Executive Summary We are searching for a Plant Manager with strong leadership skills and the ability to approach business from a creative point of view. The Plant Manager will oversee day-to-day production activities and personnel, taking responsibility for overall facility management. The ideal candidate has experience within the industrial gas or related chemical process industry and/or extensive experience in manufacturing management. A strong technical background in industrial gas or manufacturing processes is preferred. Duties include, but are not limited to: - Overseeing operations Directly manage operations for approximately 20 employees, ensuring smooth daily execution of production, supply chain logistics, and quality control. - Customer Service Champion and continuously enhance McDantim?s culture of customer service excellence. - Developing strategies Develop and implement innovative operational strategies, policies, and procedures to drive productivity and performance. - Monitoring performance Effectively use key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational efficiency, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions. - Building relationships Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with customers, clients, partners and stakeholders. - Collaborating Act as a vital link between workforce and management, promoting open communication, and driving employee-driven continuous improvement. - Improving Quality Continuously seek opportunities to improve quality, boost operational efficiency, reduce costs, and drive profitability. Plant Manager Objectives - Collaborate with CEO in driving organizational vision and implementing operations strategies. - Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management and annual operations planning. - Be instrumental in refining and fostering a professional company culture. - Oversee company operations and employee productivity. - Driving tangible contributions to the company?s topline growth is a key responsibility of this position. - Assist the CEO in operating the company to continuously increase ESOP share values. - Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management and retention. - Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations, leading appropriate action when necessary. Required skills and qualifications - Five or more years of experience in Plant Management and/or production leadership roles. - Proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and lead teams with strong, results-driven leadership. - Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics. - Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues. Preferred skills and qualifications - A technical degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. - Knowledge and experience in the industrial gas industry. - Understanding of compressible fluid flow dynamics. - Familiarity with process piping and flow control methodologies. - Ability to read Piping & Instrument diagrams (P&IDs). - Working knowledge of mechanical drawing reading and interpretation. ? Position Specifics - Start Date: Negotiable - Job Type: Full Time - Compensation: Depends on experience and qualifications - Benefits (see attached) 12 paid holidays Sick Pay / Vacation Pay Medical / Dental / Vision Flexible Spending Account Aflac Accou t Group Life Insurance Costco / Health Club membership 401K Plan (Implementation Q1, 2025) - ESOP Investment Plan - Schedule 8 ? hour shifts, 40 hours per week Monday ? Friday - Work Location: Helena Montana Visit mcdantim.com to learn more about us and the products we produce. Please submit a resume and cover letter to the following: Bill Nicholson Bill.nicholsonmt@gmail.com