Operations Superintendent (Finance)

Job Overview: We are seeking a talented individual to be the Operations Superintendent at our Ashtabula, OH air separation production facility. The operations Superintendent must be safety oriented, possess strong leadership skills, demonstrate initiative in handling issues, and work well within a team environment. This role will report to the Plant Manager. In this role, the Superintendent will have direct supervision of maintenance, I&E personnel and Distribution staff to work in conjunction with site leadership to ensure safe operation, meet fixed and variable cost commitments, achieve safe driving milestones and execute reliability programs while complying with internal policies and governmental regulations. Other Responsibilities Include: - Manage facility personnel safety and operational safety compliance. - Analyze impediments to operational safety and efficiency. - Manage and direct daily maintenance activities of the site including safety, reliability, quality, cost control, and efficiency. - Lead operations as needed in the effective response to sudden operational and plant safety/environmental needs or events. - Assist operations and Distribution in root cause investigations and analysis. - Manage and escalate as required all equipment failures, production upsets, and quality issues. - Accountable for helping to develop and then manage to the site's annual budget, especially with respect to maintenance spend and plant turnarounds. - Accountable for continuously working to reduce plant operating cost through productivity improvement initiatives and effectively using problem solving tools to achieve reliability and cost savings targets. - Sets team objectives and delivers results that have a direct and measurable impact on the achievement of goals. - Manage employee performance by setting goals and expectations, providing guidance and feedback for development and performance improvement. - Function as liaison and serve as backup to the Plant Manager as needed for both production and distribution responsibilities. - Assist with the training of operators and with the training program for new operators and drivers as needed. Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree preferred or - 4+ years Operations experience or equivalent. - 2+ years Management experience preferred. - 2+ years Distribution experience preferred. Skills and Competencies Required: - Working knowledge of the processes, equipment, and hazard management. - Familiarity with Industry standards, OSHA, CGMP, FDA, ISO, EPA, SPCC & SWPPP. - Excellent communication (written and oral) skills and team interaction - Effective and constructive Conflict resolution. - Proficient computer skills. - Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects. - Demonstrated ability to foster and direct teams in achieving results. - Familiarity with Labor relations. 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. 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. #LI-MM1