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Linde lists this Assoc Director - Operations opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Linde Inc.
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
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!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. 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. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. 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. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $125,475 - $184,030
Have we inspired you? 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.
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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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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