Head of MPG, Americas

Job Summary:

The VP, MPG Americas has direct accountability for the P&L in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Chile, and the Caribbean, and will oversee all activities. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production, delivery, and growth.

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:

• Direct the MPG strategy to drive safety, productivity, profitable growth, and customer service excellence, through management of Country General Managers.
• Responsible for all country activities, ensuring adherence to health, safety, environmental and quality standards while optimizing utilization and operating costs.
• Responsible for commercial achievement and identifying/implementing strategic growth opportunities.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, and cash flow, and take corrective actions as needed.

Leadership & Operations:

• Set the HSEQ example for the countries
• Analyze market trends, industry developments, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats.
• Lead the Country GMs in setting organizational goals, making major decisions, managing CAPE, building business cases and allocating resources effectively.
• Foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture that promotes innovation, collaboration, and ethical business practices.
• Ensure robust business continuity plans are in place to mitigate disruptions and other operational risks.
• Identify opportunities for EMBRACE synergies and implement best practices across regions to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Represent the company to stakeholders, including shareholders, board members, customers, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Focus teams on “The Triangle” execution. Pricing, productivity and Growth

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or relevant business field; Advanced degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field is typically preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in executive leadership roles, preferably in the industrial gas or related industries.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of business operations, finance, and industry-specific regulations.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and improve processes/programs.
• Strength in problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Extensive travel is required. Estimate approximately 50% travel.

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.