Linde Inc.

Assoc Dir, Operations

Wilmington, CA, United States | req32317

What you will enjoy doing*

Job Purpose: This position has responsibilityfor directing, planning and leading operations in the areas of production,distribution and maintenance to ensure the required business objectives andstrategies for the West region of USIG are met in a safe and environmentallycompliant manner.

This position has accountability for the day-to-dayoperations of the Southern California area (Wilmington, CA and Long Beach CAproduction and distribution operations). This position works closely with andreports to the West Region Director of Operations. Specific scope andresponsibilities for this position are:

Scope: This position defines the priorities,plans, and objectives for manufacturing operations and distribution for theSouthern California area Atmospheric gases and CO2 plants. This seasonedindividual has expert knowledge of principles and practices within operations,and an understanding of business strategies and culture, and works to achieveresults and drive performance on a regional and national basis.

Responsibilities:

• You will direct a group of employees and/or consultants to flawlessly execute operational requirements, change and/or process improvements
• Create and manage complex operational plans that result in the accomplishment of business objectives
• Direct and lead complex or unusual assignments across functional areas
• Act as primary interface, coordinating and facilitating activities and commitments with other departments, businesses, and/or functions
• Ensure response strategies are appropriately formulated, and communication plans are provided
• Establish goals, promote decision-making, delegate as appropriate, and overcome obstacles
• Take a leadership role in creation and oversight of productivity optimization
• Work with strategic independence, conferring with Senior and Executive Management on more complex or unusual assignments
• Monitor external/internal trends, develop procedures, make judgments, and take organization-wide actions that set precedents
• Focus on planning and execution for the current year
• Further, staff, train, coach, and administer performance reviews, salary increases, and corrective action of subordinate employees
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures, lead operational discipline throughout the Linde employee organizations, and work closely with the SH&E organization in achieving established goals
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and Linde policies regarding environmental, permitting, and product quality requirements
• Develop, implement, and support Lean Six Sigma and Cost Reduction projects
• Manage and achieve plant and product supply reliability goals
• Manage and achieve plant fixed and variable cost goals, develop monthly business reports covering financial performance, and create action plans to address deficiencies
• Also, work across all levels of Linde organizations to achieve desired results in a cohesive and effective management team

What makes you great

• You have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Have 6+ years of Operations experience
• Have 3+ years of Plant Management experience
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to drive execution of projects and strategic and tactical initiatives
• Must possess proven leadership, team building, and decision-making skills
• Moreover, must be reliability and efficiency focused and possess strong planning and execution skills
• You are expected to possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse workforce to achieve desired results

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $125,475 - $184,030

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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

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