Head of Operations & Business Management

Assoc Director - Operations Wilmington, CA, United States | req32317

What you will enjoy doing* 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

Act as primary interface, coordinating and facilitating activities and commitments with other departments, businesses, and/or functions

Work with strategic independence, conferring with Senior and Executive Management on more complex or unusual assignments

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

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.

If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. 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. Let´s talk about it We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

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.

Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.