Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

Who are we

A-Gas is the global expert in the supply and full life-cycle management of specialty chemicals and gases providing refrigerants blowing agents fire protection agents and carbon credit offsets to our customers around the world. Rapid Recovery is the companys service division and the number-one provider of refrigerant recovery services for the HVAC refrigeration demolition and marine industries. With industry-leading recovery reclamation and gas processing technologies A-Gas continues to lead the industry in developing cutting-edge solutions designed to protect the environment. For more information on A-Gas and our environmental journey please go to of the Role

The Continuous Improvement Manager drives operational excellence at the Rhome TX site by embedding practical sustainable improvement initiatives into daily operations. This role focuses on improving safety throughput quality and cost performance across production cylinder management reclamation and laboratory processes. The position works closely with site leadership and frontline teams to ensure continuous improvement is fully integrated into how the plant operates.

Key Responsibilities

Site Continuous Improvement Execution

• Translate site and business priorities into actionable floor-level improvement initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across production filling cylinder processing reclamation and lab operations.
• Ensure all initiatives align with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Operational Efficiency & Throughput

• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve output vs. plan.
• Drive improvements in cylinder turnaround time labor productivity and yield.
• Optimize material flow scheduling and asset utilization.

Safety & Compliance

• Embed a safety-first mindset into all improvement activities.
• Support incident investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to MOC and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Standardization & Daily Management

• Implement and sustain standard work across all operations.
• Drive daily management systems (KPIs tier boards Gemba walks).
• Ensure consistency and accountability across shifts.

Problem Solving & Project Delivery

• Lead root cause analysis for safety quality and operational issues.
• Execute Kaizen and improvement projects with measurable results.
• Ensure improvements are data-driven and sustained.

Cost Reduction & Asset Optimization

• Deliver cost savings through improved cylinder lifecycle management reduced waste and process efficiency.
• Support capital improvements tied to safety and productivity.

Capability & Culture

• Coach and develop teams in Lean Six Sigma and CI tools.
• Promote a culture of accountability discipline and continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Operations Maintenance Quality and Supply Chain to align priorities.
• Track and report performance progress and results to site leadership.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience in continuous improvement within a manufacturing or chemical plant environment
• Bachelors degree preferred; candidates with 5 years of manufacturing process improvement experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence tools
• Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in safety productivity and cost
• Data-driven problem solver with strong analytical skills
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence frontline teams and leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operations-driven environment
• Strong commitment to safety compliance and disciplined execution

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Improved safety performance and proactive risk reduction
• Increased throughput and consistent delivery against production targets
• Reduced costs through efficiency and waste elimination
• Standardized repeatable processes across all shifts
• A visible embedded culture of continuous improvement

Why A-Gas

• Compensation for this role is determined based on each candidates relevant experience skills and qualifications. We strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value and expertise an individual brings to the position.
• A-Gas offers generous benefits including medical dental vision paid holidays paid time off (PTO) a 401(k) company-paid short-term & long-term disability life insurance training initiatives professional certifications and a tuition reimbursement program. It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas come grow with us!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or veteran status.

Required Experience:

Manager