Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.
Operations Supervisor
Location: Wilmington, OH

Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc., is in search of an Operations Supervisor to join our team. The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for running the daily operations and assisting plant management in the areas of service, production, manufacturing and/or maintenance to ensure the required business objectives are met in a safe and environmentally compliant manner. The Operations Supervisor will also be responsible for supervising production employees and operational performance; meets established quality, productivity and cost objectives while ensuring adherence to safety and compliance programs and leads training and compliance initiatives for the plant operations.

What we offer you!

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)

• Employee Discount Programs

• Career growth opportunities

• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

Pay Range: $63,375.00 - $92,950.00, depending on experience.

What you will be doing:

• Provide leadership and direction for day-to-day operation over a team of entry-level production employees to meet demand of both external and internal customers
• Coordinate production to meet daily distribution requirements - including local delivery routes as well as daily shuttle needs
• Support Day to Day Distribution requirements
• Lead reliability, compliance, quality and safety programs for assigned area; ensures required government and/or environmental regulations are met
• Ensure team is fully trained in, committed to, and conduct their activities in accordance with all aspects of Linde Safety and Quality systems and requirements, coordinating quality and safety training with Compliance Manager
• Monitor production/manpower levels within area of responsibility to ensure continued efficiency while anticipating problems and assisting with developing contingencies, reporting to plant management any problems, issues or production needs
• Coordinate and communicate with first shift counterpart to ensure smooth operation between shifts and proper handoff of production
• Identify issues and lead improvement plans in production processes, shift schedules, overtime levels, training, etc., reporting all activities to plant management
• Manage and escalate equipment and product quality issues
• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of production supplies
• Oversee and manage inventory levels and complete DOT shipping documents
• Support 5S and Lean Projects and continuously identify ways to reduce plant operating costs through the incorporation of Operational Excellence strategies
• Handles routine personnel issues including training, coaching and counseling subordinates
• Other duties as assigned

What makes you great:

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor Degree preferred
• 3+ years' experience in an industrial plant environment required
• 2+ years managing and developing employees required
• Experience working and/or managing in a union environment preferred

Why you will enjoy working with us:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

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.

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