Position Summary
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading Harris Industrial Gases' Nevada operations by developing people, improving processes, and maintaining the high standards our customers have come to expect. This position provides leadership for our production facility, distribution operations, and retail locations while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
Our Leadership Philosophy
At Harris Industrial Gases, we believe leadership is earned through service, integrity, and consistency. Our managers exist to develop people, remove obstacles, establish clear expectations, and create an environment where employees can succeed.
We believe the best leaders explain the "why" behind decisions, hold themselves to the same standards they expect of others, and are willing to make difficult decisions when they are in the best interest of the company and its employees. They build trust through accountability, communicate openly, and approach challenges with humility and professionalism.
We are not looking for someone to simply maintain operations. We are looking for someone who will strengthen our people, improve our processes, and leave the organization better than they found it.
Primary Responsibilities
· Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and employees through coaching, mentorship, accountability, and consistent communication.
· Foster a culture where safety is non-negotiable and every employee understands their responsibility to protect themselves, their coworkers, and our customers.
· Oversee production, distribution, inventory, fleet operations, cylinder asset management, and retail operations.
· Monitor key operational metrics including productivity, labor utilization, overtime, service levels, inventory accuracy, equipment utilization, and cylinder availability.
· Identify operational challenges early and implement practical, long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes.
· Develop and maintain standard operating procedures while promoting consistency and best practices across all locations.
· Plan and manage projects, equipment purchases, vendor relationships, and facility improvements.
· Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Safety, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to ensure operational decisions support company objectives.
· Manage the financial impact of operational decisions, including labor, inventory, equipment utilization, and profitability.
· Promote continuous improvement by encouraging employees to identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and customer service.
· Conduct regular visits to each Nevada location, providing visible leadership, coaching, and support to employees.
· Develop future leaders by identifying employee strengths, providing growth opportunities, and building organizational depth.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role is measured by more than production numbers.
A successful Operations Manager builds capable leaders, develops engaged employees, maintains safe and compliant facilities, improves operational efficiency, manages company resources responsibly, and earns the trust of both employees and customers.
Most importantly, they create organization that continues to perform at a high level even when they are not present.
Qualifications
· 5-7 years of industrial gas, manufacturing, distribution, or related operational leadership experience.
· Demonstrated success leading multiple departments, facilities, or operational teams.
· Strong understanding of industrial gas operations, production, distribution, inventory control, and cylinder asset management.
· Experience managing projects, budgets, and vendor relationships.
· Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, and applicable state regulations is helpful.
· Proven ability to coach employees, resolve conflict, and build accountable, high-performing teams.
· Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Google Worksuite and TIMS ERP is preferred.
Why Harris?
Since 1936, Harris Industrial Gases has remained a family-owned company built on integrity, hard work, and long-term relationships. We believe success comes from investing in our employees, providing exceptional customer service, and continually improving while staying true to our values.
If you are looking for an opportunity where your leadership can make a lasting impact, not only on operations but also on people, we invite you to join our team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Harris Industrial Gases is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
