VP & GM, Electronics

Job Summary:

The role involves daily management of the Electronics and Specialty Products business unit, with a strong focus on driving aggressive sales growth in North America and international markets through strategic planning and opportunity development. It requires coordination with international customers on pricing and proposals and providing leadership across both the Bulk/Onsite and Laser Gas businesses. Success in the position depends on gaining deep knowledge of the product range, market dynamics, and internal systems and processes. The ideal candidate must be goal-oriented, capable of handling multiple tasks, and able to meet demanding deadlines. Performance will be measured by sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the Electronics and Specialty Products business unit including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Sales
  • Operations
  • Quality
  • Procurement
  • Product Management
  • Business Development
  • Safety
  
  
  
  

• Develop sales strategy to ensure fulfilment of electronics business annual budget & product sales targets.
• Develop tactical and strategic goals for both the Bulk/Onsite and Laser Gas groups
• Participate in development of product offering, target markets and product strategies
• Create value-added products and services to meet the needs of the changing marketplace
• Assist in the management of all contracts in order to maximize value for Electronics.
• Review incentive plan to make sure it aligns with the Electronics business strateg
• Tie together and influence the activities of sales, product management, supply management and operations.
• Commitment to customer service
• Establish and maintain new channels to the market
• To be a pro-active change agent in terms of identifying improvements in processes, profit, working capital, inventory, OPEX, and being active in their implementation.
• Manage and develop the overall capital needs of the business
• Work to develop and champion the needs of the customer base with Quality initiatives
• Strategic objectives for Business Development and expansion of markets
• Ensure that procurement dedicated to ES&P is cross functional to Messer Americas overall objectives
• Manage the expansion and operational investments for the Laser Gas unit
• Ability to work and buiId strategic partnerships across other support functions within Messer Americas
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business
• Minimum of 10 years managerial experience in the Electronics industry

About Messer:

Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.