Plant Manager (Full Time) - Scarborough, ON

Praxair Deutschland GmbH; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in industrial gases is seeking a Plant Manager for its Scarborough, ON facility. The role requires overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing a team in a union environment. Qualified candidates will have significant experience in plant management and a strong background in engineering principles, alongside excellent leadership abilities.

Benefits

Accommodations for disabilities

Commitment to employment equity

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in plant management or engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience.
• 3 years in a management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the ASU plants ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Manage compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Coordinate production and maintenance programs.

Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

University degree/diploma in Management or Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Plant Manager (Full Time) - Scarborough, ON (25000928)

Plant Manager (Full Time) - Scarborough, ON - 25000928

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 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.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

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.

Plant Manager (Full Time) - Scarborough, ON

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Area Manager, the plant manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient daily operation of the ASU plants in Scarborough, ON. The plant manager directly supervises the facility’s operators and technicians, hires contractors when appropriate and is responsible for maintaining the facility’s KPI’s.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of an Air Separation facility and meeting established quality, productivity and cost objectives while ensuring adherence to safety and compliance programs.
• Ensure employee adherence and compliance with standard operating procedures, standard maintenance procedures and health and safety policy requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all government regulations and Linde policies.
• Managing people and operations within a Union environment.
• Lead reliability, compliance, quality, and safety programs.
• Coordinate production and maintenance programs to meet daily customer requirements.
• Ensure team is fully trained in, committed to, and conducts their activities in accordance with all aspects of Linde’s Safety Policies and Operations systems procedures and requirements.
• Review key performance indicators for improvement areas.
• Co-ordinate, manage and assist in troubleshooting, under stress, technical problems in specialized mechanical, electrical and process equipment.
• Resolve workflow problems and conflicts by analyzing impediments and organizing work to maximize use of personnel, equipment, and material resources.
• Identify issues and lead improvement plans in production processes, shift schedules, overtime levels, training, etc.
• Plan production outages and arrange outside contractors or other internal resources.
• Financial responsibility for the facility and ability to implement cost controlling measures.

Required Qualifications

Education

• University degree/diploma or equivalent experience in the field of plant/process Management, Engineering, or related degree combined with a minimum of 5 years industry experience.

Experience

• Preferred 5+ years of experience in an industrial plant environment.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in management or in a related role with project management accountabilities.
• Knowledge of the financial methods and systems.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent time management and work prioritization skills with an ability to effectively manage multiple high impact priorities.
• A proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proficient knowledge of construction methods, systems & materials. Keeps current on changing technology/methods and industry practices through continuous learning.
• Practical understanding of engineering drawings and tenders/RFPs.
• Ability to understand and interpret contract documents, Process and Instrumentation drawings, and specifications. Be familiar with subcontractor’s contracts including scopes of work, exclusions, clauses, and limitations.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to proficiently use e-mail, Microsoft Office 365, and Microsoft Project to communicate information effectively to management team, subcontractors, and clients.
• Ability to instill Safety policies and implement procedures to ensure a safe workplace.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and works well with teams.
• Professional, excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, reference checks, employment and education verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.