Plant Manager - Spec

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.

Plant Manager- Specialty Products

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager- Specialty Products to join our team! The Toledo Plant Manager is solely responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of a functionally integrated gas manufacturing, purification, and packaging site. The Plant Manager must assemble and lead a high-performance team, driving deliverables around key measures including safety, quality, service, cost, employee growth and continuous improvement. The Plant Manager serves as a critical link between the manufacturing site, commercial sales teams, and the corporate functions.

What we offer you!

* Competitive compensation

* Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision and more)

* 401(k) retirement savings plan

* Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)Employee discount programs

* Career growth opportunities

* Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

What you will be doing:

* Direct responsibility and accountability for site personnel safety, capital assets, and the environment.

* Responsible for safety preparedness and training of all site personnel, overall Site Security and compliance with regulatory agencies including but not limited to Department of Homeland Security, local fire department and hazardous material response, local law enforcement, state and federal EPA, State and Federal OSHA, local Emergency Planning Commissions, municipal water and sewer authorities, local Industrial Park committees, related industry associations, etc.

* Leads and participates in local safety programs and initiatives, including but not limited regularly scheduled site safety and toolbox meetings.

* Responsible for the proper and timely handling and reporting of site incidents and near misses and managing personnel incidents.

* Direct responsibility for building, developing, and leading a high performing team, with talents and characteristics to achieve the sites and overall Linde goals.

* Recruits, hires, and trains plant employees to develop personnel to maximize productivity through challenging work environment and task diversity, while leveraging internal and external training resources.

* Foster's a cooperative, team environment, conducive to diverse backgrounds, opposing viewpoints, and open exchange of ideas and provides timely and constructive feedback, with objective of continuous employee development.

* Direct responsibility and accountability for efficient and on-time delivery of manufactured products.

* Responsible for evaluating existing resources and procuring assets to support new business, including plant equipment, cylinders, valves, and consumables.

* Ensures timely and efficient supply of raw materials.

* Develops and ensures appropriate production planning and scheduling to achieve short- and long-term production demands to published on time delivery to our customers. The Plant Manager must schedule labor and overtime in line with plant capacity and customer demand.

* Must interface with the logistics team and planning personnel to establish and maintain proper stock levels at Linde transfer sites and customer locations.

* Direct accountability for quality of products produced in the facility and the facility quality system; visibly leads and demonstrates a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

* Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding to continue the operation's ISO 9001, 17025 and 17034 accreditations by maintaining the level of operational discipline where the team meets and exceeds the requirements associated with these accreditations.

* Continually strives to meet customer expectations and promptly take action to correct discrepancies and prevent recurrence.

* Develops and maintains relationship with commercial team and customers to help define and steer new business opportunities.

* Provides assurance and data to current and future customers regarding process capabilities, capacity, and supply chain integrity.

* Develops a yearly capital budget for new projects and to maintain a timely delivery and cost control of the year's projects.

* Ensures timely and accurate processing of invoices to vendors and contractors.

* Communicates site and division performance to local personnel.

What makes you great:

* A bachelor's degree preferably in Engineering or Chemistry preferred.

* Minimum of 10 years' experience and demonstrated skills in Specialty Gas Operations.

* Minimum of 5 years' experience in Operation Management; previous plant laboratory or production management experience is preferred.

* Demonstrated commitment to Safety and Environmental policies and principles

* Strong record of building and developing high performance teams.

* Experience controlling and monitoring plant operating budgets and P&L management experience.

* Quality management experience in an environment with a focus on process control and continuous improvement, preferably in the ISO framework.

Why you will enjoy working with us:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

For more information about the company, please visit our website.

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