Facilities Superintendent

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a talented individual to be our Plant Superintendent. In this role, you'd be responsible for the day-to-day production operations at the Lakeside Facility, located in Gary, Indiana. Some of the main responsibilities are direct supervision of facility technicians, implementation of safety programs, meeting fixed and variable cost commitments, execution of reliability programs, compliance with quality systems, and government regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• On-call responsibility for after-hours operations support

• Be able to travel up to 10%-15% to support two remote facilities located in Illinois and Iowa

• Manage and direct daily activities of the plant staff, including safety, reliability, quality, cost control, and efficiency

• Accountable for helping to develop and manage the plant's annual budgets

• Manage and escalate as required equipment failures, production upsets, and quality concerns

• Manage employee performance by setting goals and expectations, providing guidance and feedback for development and performance improvement

• Responsible for or involved in employment decisions and have significant influence over the performance rating of subordinates

• Set team objectives and deliver results that have a direct and measurable impact on the achievement of goals

• Lead special projects and requests. Examples include improvement projects, gathering information to support projects and contract negotiations.

• Support planning and, at times, lead execution of capital projects

• Assist with the training of technicians with the continual development of an effective training program

• Assist and lead operations as needed in the effective response to sudden operational, safety, and/or environmental events

• Identify and work on productivity improvement initiatives

• Assist in root cause investigations and analysis

• Back up the facility manager during vacations, etc.

• Lead the daily morning meeting and job planning session

• Monitor and control the supply of products through the operations processes to ensure quality and output objectives are met

• Adjust controls to address changing conditions and anticipate/prevent problems

• Make recommendations to improve operations processes and effectively use problem-solving tools to achieve cost savings targets

• Use and support Management of Change Program

• Use and oversee databases and tools for supporting distribution, maintenance, and safety/environmental compliance

The Gary Lakeside superintendent's responsibility also extends to the two remote facilities we support, located in Sterling, IL, and Muscatine, IA.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5 years of Operations experience or equivalent
• 2 years of Management experience preferred

Skills and Competencies Required:

The role requires thorough knowledge and understanding of the processes, hazards, and equipment. The selected person should also have knowledge of company and site systems, policies, and procedures. The person must become knowledgeable of Linde, OSHA, ISO, and EPA standards. Good communication (written and oral), conflict resolution, and computer skills are also important competencies. Demonstrated ability to foster and direct teams in achieving results.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 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.

The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

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

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. To learn more, visit About Linde.

We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.