Operations Supervisor

Overview
American Oxygen Company (AOC) is looking for a qualified individual to fill our Operation's Supervisor position at our Brownsville Texas Location. This role is strictly responsible for ensuring that all production processes comply with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Objective

1. Operation’s Supervisor to manage daily operations, distribution, production, manufacturing, and maintenance, while overseeing service functions. As the supervisor, you will be responsible for leading and managing production staff, prioritizing safety, adhering to regulations, and conducting training to ensure quality, productivity, and efficiency targets are achieved.

2. An operations supervisor in the packaged gases industry manages the daily plant, distribution, production, and maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant distribution of industrial, medical, and specialty gases. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory adherence (DOT, EPA, FD, OSHA), and staff leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Champion a "safety first" culture, enforce health and safety policies, and ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations including FDA, OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements.
• Production & Operations Management: Oversee daily facility operations, including production (Industrial & Medical gases) in compliance with good manufacturing practices, and maintenance, to meet efficiency and production targets.
• Staff Supervision & Development: Lead, motivate, train, and manage site staff and operators, including conducting performance evaluations and developing training plans.
• Inventory & Quality Control: Manage cylinder stock, supplies, and asset reconciliation processes. Monitor product quality and address issues to ensure products meet company standards.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee equipment reliability, schedule maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical systems, and ensure all machinery is operated safely and efficiently.
• Process Improvement: Identify issues and lead improvement plans in production processes and shift schedules to enhance service, operational efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Reporting & Administration: Prepare production reports, manage operational budgets, order materials and supplies, and maintain accurate operational documentation and records.
• FDA Compliance: Enforce cGMP standards across all medical and food-grade gas production lines.
• (IQ/OQ/PQ) for production equipment, software, and analytical laboratory instruments.
• Lead audit readiness and serve as the primary operational contact during FDA inspections and customer audits.
• Review and approve batch production records, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and deviation reports (CAPA)
• Emergency Response: Often serves as the site emergency call-out keyholder, responding to out-of-hours incidents or malfunctions as required.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Typically requires 3+ years of experience in an industrial plant or manufacturing environment, with prior supervisory experience.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of gas installation techniques, safety procedures, and regulatory standards related to FDA regulations, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), dangerous goods transport and handling.
• Skills: Excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. Proficiency with basic computer applications and inventory management systems is also necessary.

Education: A high school diploma or GED is required, with a Bachelor's degree often preferred.

Join us as an Operations Supervisor to lead with energy and purpose! We’re committed to supporting your growth through comprehensive training programs and ongoing development opportunities. If you thrive in fast-paced settings where teamwork makes the dream work this role is perfect for you!

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person