Deputy Plant Manager

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Position Summary: Nippon Gases is seeking a Deputy Plant Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of its gas filling plant, overseeing maintenance, production, quality, and safety. Key Responsibilities: 1. Comprehensive supervision of maintenance, production, quality, and safety. 2. Leading productivity, automation, and ergonomics projects. 3. Collaborating with various internal and external departments and areas. Deputy Plant Manager Job Description Nippon Gases is one of Europe’s leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business. Serving 150\.000 customers and 350\.000 patients across 13 countries, we offer a broad range of gas-based solutions tailored to sectors including healthcare, food, electronics, manufacturing, chemicals, and energy, among many others. Join a team that goes beyond the visible and creates a positive impact on the world. Prepare to think innovatively, advance your career, maximize your potential, and be part of a better future. At Nippon Gases, we all share the same goal: "Making life better through gas technology". We are currently seeking a **Deputy Plant Manager** for our **Villaverde** (Madrid) plant to support the Plant Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the gas filling plant. **What would your responsibilities be?** * Supervising plant maintenance (instrumentation, machinery, various equipment). * Comprehensive management of the manufacturing unit: production, quality, and safety. * Planning and supervising the production of packaged gases. * Monitoring the plant’s electrical maintenance. * Planning and monitoring periodic inspections of containers. * Coordinating with maintenance suppliers and subcontractors. * Managing plant personnel. * Collaborating with commercial departments, other plants, and quality and safety departments. * Leading various productivity, automation, and ergonomics projects for PAG plants. Job Requirements **What are the requirements for this position?** * Degree in Technical or Higher Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Electrical Engineering). * Minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial environments. * Ability to combine managerial work (software applications, email, organization) with active on-site presence. * Experience in maintenance and/or production management is desirable. * Knowledge of sectors such as chemicals, food, automotive, and aerospace. * Skills in dealing with suppliers and internal and external teams. About Us Nippon Gases is one of Europe’s leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business. We serve over 150\.000 customers across diverse and extensive sectors including healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemicals, electronics, and energy. Our objective is to create social value through innovative gas solutions that enhance industrial productivity, improve people’s well-being, and contribute to building a more sustainable future. Making life better through gas technology. What Can You Expect From Us? We are an industrial company where safety and integrity come first—naturally. We invest in the talent of each of our employees by creating development and learning opportunities, and by offering a supportive work-life balance environment. Our employees are key to achieving high customer satisfaction and being our customers’ preferred choice every day. We uphold strong commitments to society and environmental stewardship. These values make us a great company delivering solid and consistent financial results. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy At Nippon Gases, a family-responsible company, we are committed to equality and foster an inclusive workplace free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We believe that diverse talent strengthens and enhances our success, and we have policies in place to ensure employability and expanded opportunities for all candidates.