Salof Companies Career Opportunities
Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
Implementing Lean Manufacturing principles
How many years of experience do you have in manufacturing (production environment or fabrication shop)?
Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
ISO 9001
Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
Management of Manufacturing Teams & Planning Manufacturing Work
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Opportunity Snapshot

This position offers you the opportunity to expand your skills and drive the direction of manufacturing forecasting and planning in a small yet growing company. As Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for forecasting and planning, directing the manufacturing activities, providing leadership to your team, and ensuring overall quality and safety. You will need to be flexible and have the ability to leverage your manufacturing experience to collaborate with the team, provide recommendations and take a hands-on approach to shaping the future of this role. We're adding this position due to growth, and that growth will create opportunities for proven performers. If you’re a strong leader who enjoys being challenged and you're eager to step into a role where you can make an impact right off the bat, then we look forward to hearing from you. Quick question for you - click here

The Salof Companies are comprised of four independent companies: Kryopak Inc., Salof Refrigeration Co., Inc., River City Industrial Refrigeration, Inc., and Acid Recovery Systems Inc. All four companies specialize in the refrigeration and cryogenic fields. They all operate under a single management structure sharing common resources, philosophies, and personnel. Salof is one of the leading independent manufacturers in the industrial refrigeration field, building skidded plants for client plants around the globe. Kryopak is quickly becoming a leader in small/medium scale LNG liquefaction plants, while Salof Refrigeration is the leading carbon dioxide plant manufacturer in the world. We continue to work in a thriving "small company" culture while providing leading edge products.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
  • A high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of professional working experience in the Manufacturing industry with 2 years in a management role.
  • A background in a fabrication, production and/or assembly shop. Quick question for you - click here
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels in the organization.
  • The ability to be independent, objective and decisive.
  • An understanding of management systems and processes.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, Lean and 5S manufacturing principles. Quick question for you - click here
  • The ability to effectively lead and/or participate in diverse teams.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with the MS Office suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Familiarity with reading and utilizing blueprints and design drawings; experience with PID will be a plus.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Adobe will also be helpful.
  • A flexible travel and work schedule.
It is also preferred that you are willing and able to travel for customer and site visits less than 20% of the time.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, as Manufacturing Manager you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the manufacturing activities to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and on budget and ensuring Quality and Safety is maintained while achieving the manufacturing schedule. Working closely with a team of approximately seven Supervisors on the floor, you will focus your efforts on forecasting and planning, although you will also be involved in the day-to-day manufacturing operations. You will work to get feedback from the supervisors and use this information in your planning and scheduling activities and to determine our capacity for manufacturing. Quick question for you - click here

This is a visible role and collaboration with a variety of departments will be a key component to your daily activities. On any given day you may find yourself interacting with contacts from groups including Design, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain and more.

More specifically, you will:
  • Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives.
  • Develop and execute the yearly manufacturing plan to deliver the business objectives (production volume, manufacturing controlled cost, quality, safety … ).
  • Establish and maintain a standard of performance for the operation.
  • Insure the alignment of the manufacturing organization with the company vision, purpose and priorities.
  • Develop and track improvement in reduction of planned production hours.
  • Coordinate, set up and implement standard operating procedure for all production operations.
  • Make sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Manage the adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure first pass quality meets or exceeds planned goals.
  • Conduct Performance appraisal for direct reports & ensure it is done for the rest of the production areas.
  • Ensure continual improvement with overall quality of product.
  • Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, systems and processes.
  • Work out the human and material resources needed.
  • Ensure complete compliance to prescribed QMS, GMP’s and 5S processes.
  • Draft a timescale for the job.
  • Estimate costs and set the quality standards.
  • Manage the manufacturing operation consistent with the company operating guidelines.
  • Establish individual accountability using coaching and support and performance management process.
  • Assess manufacturing operations staffing and skill requirements. Develop plans to address needs.
  • Institutionalize manufacturing Best Practice Tools and Processes. 
  • Establish manufacturing priorities and allocate the resources.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental policies, systems and processes.
  • Ensure effective management of performance in the department to meet business needs.

Why Salof

High impact -- as part of a lean team in a smaller but growing company, your contributions will be valuable, and will extend beyond Manufacturing. You'll oversee a team of five direct reports, including four Leads and a Supervisor, and you'll work in tandem with the incumbent Manufacturing Manager. This position has been added to accommodate growth, and we can guarantee that your efforts will not go unnoticed. 

Career options -- we are committed to hiring from within whenever possible and your success in this role could set you up to pursue opportunities within Manufacturing, Engineering or even in other areas of Salof. Our ongoing growth means you'll have exposure to new processes and technologies.

Size as a competitive advantage -- we're a small company that does a lot of work for very large companies. With our nimble structure and flexibility, we're able to move quickly and deliver a top product with fewer personnel than the larger companies. This model has made us very profitable.

Great environment -- we have a casual and informal culture and, as long as you are achieving your goals, you'll enjoy a degree of flexibility in your schedule. Our organization is relatively flat and we take a collaborative approach. Everyone -- including the owner -- is approachable and open to good ideas.

Great place to live and work -- you'll work out of our new campus just north of San Antonio, with over 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 35,000 square feet of office space. Engineering and manufacturing will all be at this site by the end of this year. Located in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, New Branufels features two clear, clean rivers for a variety of recreation. The cost of living, including housing, is lower here than the national average.

Legacy of stability -- we've been in business for 34 years and in all that time had only one layoff. We own our land, buildings and equipment, meaning we have freedom to conduct our business as we see fit, without bank restrictions or shareholder demands.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary and a merit based bonus incentive program, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid medical, dental and life insurance for the employee, a 401(k) with company match, 2 weeks of vacation within the 1st year (3 weeks after 7 years and 4 weeks after 15), and more.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role you will leverage your experience with Lean manufacturing or other workplace organization methods to suggest new ideas and identify ways we can improve processes, increase efficiency, drive quality and reduce costs. Your ability to plan and lay out how the work moves through the shop will be the ultimate indicator of your success here. This is our biggest priority for this role, and we’re looking for someone who can determine that we have the appropriate manpower in place and take ownership of all elements related to forecasting and planning. You’ll also need to be flexible and nimble, as it’s important to note that we operate in an extremely fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Additionally, in order to be an outstanding Manufacturing Manager you will be a strong leader. You should lead by example and employ a hands-on coaching style where you show instead of tell. There are around 100 employees on the shop floor, each with a unique personality and work style, which will require you to call on your interpersonal skills as you interact with your diverse array of colleagues. We’re looking for a manager who can toe the line between assertive and easygoing—bringing balance and inspiration to the team.

About Us

Salof is a world leader in cryogenic plant design and fabrication with a proven track record of supplying fully integrated modularized plants that exceed customer requirements and meet all required local, federal, and international codes. Salof has delivered several LNG plants and installed over 100 CO2 Liquefaction Facilities worldwide since 1977.

Our philosophy is to be on the leading edge of technology with regards to our plant design, manufacturing, and management techniques.
  • We start our process design with the industry standard Aspentech Hysys® modelling software.
  • "Smart P&ID's" are our standard. Smart P&ID's move beyond conventional P&ID's by integrating the attributes of all specially tagged items into a project database.
  • Salof incorporates full 3D modeling. Our designers model all components of the plant to provide our clients with a comprehensive pre-manufactured view of their plant.
  • Complete plant fabrication capabilities located on the Salof Campus in New Braunfels with fabrication partners located in China and Malaysia.
  • Salof customizes PLC/IO and DCS solutions.
  • Salof provides FREE technical support via remote Internet connection with customized security protocol as required by client.
Opportunity Snapshot

This position offers you the opportunity to expand your skills and drive the direction of manufacturing forecasting and planning in a small yet growing company. As Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for forecasting and planning, directing the manufacturing activities, providing leadership to your team, and ensuring overall quality and safety. You will need to be flexible and have the ability to leverage your manufacturing experience to collaborate with the team, provide recommendations and take a hands-on approach to shaping the future of this role. We're adding this position due to growth, and that growth will create opportunities for proven performers. If you’re a strong leader who enjoys being challenged and you're eager to step into a role where you can make an impact right off the bat, then we look forward to hearing from you. Quick question for you - click here

The Salof Companies are comprised of four independent companies: Kryopak Inc., Salof Refrigeration Co., Inc., River City Industrial Refrigeration, Inc., and Acid Recovery Systems Inc. All four companies specialize in the refrigeration and cryogenic fields. They all operate under a single management structure sharing common resources, philosophies, and personnel. Salof is one of the leading independent manufacturers in the industrial refrigeration field, building skidded plants for client plants around the globe. Kryopak is quickly becoming a leader in small/medium scale LNG liquefaction plants, while Salof Refrigeration is the leading carbon dioxide plant manufacturer in the world. We continue to work in a thriving "small company" culture while providing leading edge products.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
  • A high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of professional working experience in the Manufacturing industry with 2 years in a management role.
  • A background in a fabrication, production and/or assembly shop. Quick question for you - click here
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels in the organization.
  • The ability to be independent, objective and decisive.
  • An understanding of management systems and processes.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, Lean and 5S manufacturing principles. Quick question for you - click here
  • The ability to effectively lead and/or participate in diverse teams.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with the MS Office suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Familiarity with reading and utilizing blueprints and design drawings; experience with PID will be a plus.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Adobe will also be helpful.
  • A flexible travel and work schedule.
It is also preferred that you are willing and able to travel for customer and site visits less than 20% of the time.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, as Manufacturing Manager you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the manufacturing activities to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and on budget and ensuring Quality and Safety is maintained while achieving the manufacturing schedule. Working closely with a team of approximately seven Supervisors on the floor, you will focus your efforts on forecasting and planning, although you will also be involved in the day-to-day manufacturing operations. You will work to get feedback from the supervisors and use this information in your planning and scheduling activities and to determine our capacity for manufacturing. Quick question for you - click here

This is a visible role and collaboration with a variety of departments will be a key component to your daily activities. On any given day you may find yourself interacting with contacts from groups including Design, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain and more.

More specifically, you will:
  • Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives.
  • Develop and execute the yearly manufacturing plan to deliver the business objectives (production volume, manufacturing controlled cost, quality, safety … ).
  • Establish and maintain a standard of performance for the operation.
  • Insure the alignment of the manufacturing organization with the company vision, purpose and priorities.
  • Develop and track improvement in reduction of planned production hours.
  • Coordinate, set up and implement standard operating procedure for all production operations.
  • Make sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Manage the adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure first pass quality meets or exceeds planned goals.
  • Conduct Performance appraisal for direct reports & ensure it is done for the rest of the production areas.
  • Ensure continual improvement with overall quality of product.
  • Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, systems and processes.
  • Work out the human and material resources needed.
  • Ensure complete compliance to prescribed QMS, GMP’s and 5S processes.
  • Draft a timescale for the job.
  • Estimate costs and set the quality standards.
  • Manage the manufacturing operation consistent with the company operating guidelines.
  • Establish individual accountability using coaching and support and performance management process.
  • Assess manufacturing operations staffing and skill requirements. Develop plans to address needs.
  • Institutionalize manufacturing Best Practice Tools and Processes. 
  • Establish manufacturing priorities and allocate the resources.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental policies, systems and processes.
  • Ensure effective management of performance in the department to meet business needs.

Why Salof

High impact -- as part of a lean team in a smaller but growing company, your contributions will be valuable, and will extend beyond Manufacturing. You'll oversee a team of five direct reports, including four Leads and a Supervisor, and you'll work in tandem with the incumbent Manufacturing Manager. This position has been added to accommodate growth, and we can guarantee that your efforts will not go unnoticed. 

Career options -- we are committed to hiring from within whenever possible and your success in this role could set you up to pursue opportunities within Manufacturing, Engineering or even in other areas of Salof. Our ongoing growth means you'll have exposure to new processes and technologies.

Size as a competitive advantage -- we're a small company that does a lot of work for very large companies. With our nimble structure and flexibility, we're able to move quickly and deliver a top product with fewer personnel than the larger companies. This model has made us very profitable.

Great environment -- we have a casual and informal culture and, as long as you are achieving your goals, you'll enjoy a degree of flexibility in your schedule. Our organization is relatively flat and we take a collaborative approach. Everyone -- including the owner -- is approachable and open to good ideas.

Great place to live and work -- you'll work out of our new campus just north of San Antonio, with over 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 35,000 square feet of office space. Engineering and manufacturing will all be at this site by the end of this year. Located in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, New Branufels features two clear, clean rivers for a variety of recreation. The cost of living, including housing, is lower here than the national average.

Legacy of stability -- we've been in business for 34 years and in all that time had only one layoff. We own our land, buildings and equipment, meaning we have freedom to conduct our business as we see fit, without bank restrictions or shareholder demands.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary and a merit based bonus incentive program, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid medical, dental and life insurance for the employee, a 401(k) with company match, 2 weeks of vacation within the 1st year (3 weeks after 7 years and 4 weeks after 15), and more.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role you will leverage your experience with Lean manufacturing or other workplace organization methods to suggest new ideas and identify ways we can improve processes, increase efficiency, drive quality and reduce costs. Your ability to plan and lay out how the work moves through the shop will be the ultimate indicator of your success here. This is our biggest priority for this role, and we’re looking for someone who can determine that we have the appropriate manpower in place and take ownership of all elements related to forecasting and planning. You’ll also need to be flexible and nimble, as it’s important to note that we operate in an extremely fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Additionally, in order to be an outstanding Manufacturing Manager you will be a strong leader. You should lead by example and employ a hands-on coaching style where you show instead of tell. There are around 100 employees on the shop floor, each with a unique personality and work style, which will require you to call on your interpersonal skills as you interact with your diverse array of colleagues. We’re looking for a manager who can toe the line between assertive and easygoing—bringing balance and inspiration to the team.

About Us

Salof is a world leader in cryogenic plant design and fabrication with a proven track record of supplying fully integrated modularized plants that exceed customer requirements and meet all required local, federal, and international codes. Salof has delivered several LNG plants and installed over 100 CO2 Liquefaction Facilities worldwide since 1977.

Our philosophy is to be on the leading edge of technology with regards to our plant design, manufacturing, and management techniques.
  • We start our process design with the industry standard Aspentech Hysys® modelling software.
  • "Smart P&ID's" are our standard. Smart P&ID's move beyond conventional P&ID's by integrating the attributes of all specially tagged items into a project database.
  • Salof incorporates full 3D modeling. Our designers model all components of the plant to provide our clients with a comprehensive pre-manufactured view of their plant.
  • Complete plant fabrication capabilities located on the Salof Campus in New Braunfels with fabrication partners located in China and Malaysia.
  • Salof customizes PLC/IO and DCS solutions.
  • Salof provides FREE technical support via remote Internet connection with customized security protocol as required by client.
Salof Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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