Plant Manager

Job Overview:

The Plant Manager will be responsible for overall operations of the Linde Mims, FL site. The successful candidate will have intimate knowledge of principles and practices within operations, and works to drive safety, compliance, operational excellence, and profitability. The Mims site consists of two air separation plants and two nitrogen liquefier units, with expansion efforts underway for a third air separation plant and three additional liquefiers. The facility is also home to a large trucking fleet used to distribute our products to customers throughout Florida, with a primary focus on the space programs. This is a front-line operations role. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required.

Responsibilities:

• Safe and profitable operation of the facility.
• Manages and achieves plant fixed and variable cost goals to meet financial targets.
• Delivers defined value in annual productivity savings.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements which include, but are not limited to: OSHA, DOT, FDA, FL DEP, EPA etc. Adheres to all internal company policies, programs, and standards.
• Maintains relationships with suppliers and customers and meets contractual obligations.
• Accountable for a team of approximately 6 facility employees and 25+ professional drivers
• Long term planning for retention, recruitment, training, and professional development of employees.
• Manages the CBA (Teamsters) for professional drivers and is a key contributor in contract negotiations.
• Develop, plan, and execute short, and long-term maintenance strategies to ensure reliable, cost-effective operations.
• Manage the site’s portfolio of capital and expense projects.
• Engages support teams for projects or technical assistance.
• Places high value on team building and effective communications across the organization.
• Reacts urgently to plant issues, garnering the required resources to minimize impact to customers and the business.
• Communicates effectively with logistics to ensure reliable and efficient deliveries to customers.
• Engages with community and professional organizations.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• 3+ years Operations experience
• 5+ years Management experience is preferred
• Comfortable leading a team, managing multiple tasks, and making informed decisions.
• Proven ability to lead and quickly adapt to changing situations.
• Strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to drive execution of projects as well as strategic and tactical initiatives.

About Linde:

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 and protect our planet.

Culture:

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

Benefits:

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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