ASU Product Supply Manager - Irving, TX

ASU
Product Supply Manager
The ASU
Product Supply Manager, based in our Irving, Texas headquarters, is responsible
for coordinating the production cycle. The role serves as the critical bridge
between sales demand and production for our fleet of Air Separation Units by
scheduling production, managing inventory levels, and coordinating with key
stakeholders in a 24/7 supply chain environment. This role requires exceptional
organizational skills to manage complex workflows, meticulous time management
to meet strict deadlines, and strong communication skills to coordinate with
manufacturing, distribution, product management, procurement, quality, and
sales.

Essential
Functions
Production Planning & Scheduling: Leverage data modeling and Business Intelligence (BI) to balance "plant loading" with market demand and cost constraints. Develop, maintain, and adjust daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, power pricing, production efficiency, and plant constraints, adjusting schedules to accommodate maintenance, shutdowns, or unexpected disruptions.
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels to balance availability for shipping and cost efficiency of under and over production.
Material Management: Monitor raw material levels to ensure availability for production, identify shortages, and coordinate with procurement to avoid bottlenecks.
Performance Reporting: Generate and analyze reports on production efficiency, inventory metrics, plan adherence, OEE, and landed cost to serve KPIs for management.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in supply chain processes (often using Lean techniques) to reduce costs and increase productivity.
Communication: Lead supply chain coordination meetings and act as a key liaison between manufacturing teams, customer service, distribution, sales, production management, and procurement stakeholders to ensure alignment of deadlines.
Participate in and lead small improvement projects (SIP) and The Right Way (TRW) projects.

Required for
All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's
Degree in Industrial or Chemical Engineering is Preferred



Work
Experience
5+ years Associates or bachelor's degree, in Chemical Engineering,
Industrial Engineering, or Process Technology is Preferred
5+ years Air Separation Operations or equivalent industrial manufacturing
Experience is Preferred

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Superior ability to organize production projects, manage documentation, and keep track of critical workflows.
Strong technical and analytical proficiency with demonstrated capability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent verbal and written skills to coordinate with various stakeholders.
Well organized and good follow-up skills.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of ASU plant operations and impacts of key production efficiency variables such as specific power, power supply constraints, product balancing, utilization, etc.
Experience managing "variable cost" environments, particularly power-intensive manufacturing processes.
Exceptional ability to translate complex data visualizations into actionable instructions.
Proven proficiency in Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik) for data visualization and reporting.
Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and advanced MS Excel skills for complex "what-if" cost modeling.
Knowledge of power supply networks with ability to make rapid decision for power pricing opportunities.
Position ideally has knowledge of process design, computer modeling, and reading of PFDs, P&ID, and charts/graphs from design data, etc.

PHYSICAL
DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Working
Condition: This role will be performed
primarily in an office environment, requiring extensive daily usage of a
computer, and other office equipment.
Working
Condition: This role supports 24/7
operations and requires occasional night and/or weekend remote support.
Working
Condition: Field Coverage will
potentially occur wherever Matheson has a facility, and during any season.
Physical
Demands: Occasionally lift and/or move
objects up to 50 pounds.
Physical
Demands: Specific vision abilities
required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the
ability to adjust focus.
Working
Condition: This role will be performed
in office environments as well as in industrial field environments. While
performing duties of this job it would occasionally be required to:
Be exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (e.g. operating plant).
Be exposed to outside weather conditions (e.g. cold box valves, filling trailers).
Be exposed to high, precarious places (e.g. cold box, repair work)
Be exposed
to high noise levels (e.g. Plant rounds, maintenance)
Working
Condition: May also be required to work
from a home location, which must be conducive to performing the role and
duties, including virtual/video meetings.
Working
Condition: Must sign NDA, have a clean
driving record and pass background check and drug test.

Travel
Requirements
Estimated
Amount Brief Description
25% Potential
Field Coverage

The Company is an Equal
Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth
under EEOC. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability
or protected veteran status. EOE AA
M/F/VET/Disability