Director, Operations

This position has responsibility for directing, planning and leading operations in the areas of production, distribution and maintenance to ensure the required business objectives and strategies for the West region of USIG are met in a safe and environmentally compliant manner You will have accountability for the day‑to‑day operations of the Southern California area (Wilmington, CA and Long Beach CA production and distribution operations). This position works closely with and reports to the West Region Director of Operations 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 You will 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 more than six (6+) years of Operations experience Have more three (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 Why you will love working with us: This position defines the priorities, plans, and objectives for manufacturing operations and distribution for the Southern California area Atmospheric gases and CO2 plants. This seasoned individual has expert knowledge of principles and practices within operations, and an understanding of business strategies and culture, and works to achieve results and drive performance on a regional and national basis. Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 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 serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra‑high‑purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life‑saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state‑of‑the‑art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. What we offer you! Whatever you seek to accomplish, and wherever you want those accomplishments to take you, a career at Linde provides limitless ways to achieve your potential, while making a positive impact in the world. Be Linde. Be Limitless. At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success, and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team. In addition to competitive compensation we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few. Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $125,475 - $184,030 #J-18808-Ljbffr