Cylinder Operations Manager

Linde; Immingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gas provider is seeking a manager for the Cylinder Operations Department. This role involves leading teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving operational excellence. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field or 5+ years of experience. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, along with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous paid leave

Pension and life assurance

Health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Experience in a similar operational leadership role.
• Strong understanding of materials used in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cylinder Operations Department ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and maintain certification.
• Drive operational excellence managing resources effectively.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical and operational expertise

Process improvement

Metallurgy understanding

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Education

Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline or 5+ years of experience

Job description

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• Lead the Cylinder Operations Department, including cylinder preparation, testing, and the Dissolved Acetylene Hub, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and efficiency goals
• Ensure compliance with accredited standards, including ISO 17020, and maintain UKAS and Notified Body certifications through successful audits
• Drive operational excellence by managing resources effectively and delivering exceptional service levels while meeting financial and SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) benchmarks
• Oversee cylinder and drum tank preparation processes, ensuring accuracy within the cylinder tracking system and compliance with required standards
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment by supporting the development of employees through training, upskilling, and competency programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders to optimize departmental performance.
• Manage off-site storage and third-party locations, ensuring efficient coordination of cylinder packages and maintaining stock accuracy
• Actively seek process improvements by implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Serve as a key member of the Branch Management Team, contributing to strategic objectives and responding to emergency needs as a Duty Manager.

What makes you great

• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively, fostering collaboration and motivating individuals to achieve performance goals
• A degree in a scientific or engineering discipline or substantial experience (5+ years) in a similar role, demonstrating expertise in technical and operational leadership
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, with knowledge of materials such as steel and aluminum used in manufacturing and operations
• Proficiency in computer systems and tools, including Microsoft 365, to drive efficiency and support workflow management
• Committed to working with integrity, actively modeling inclusive behaviors that contribute to a respectful, diverse, and welcoming workplace environment

Why you will love working with us

We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.

At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

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.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with pension and life assurance as standard. In addition, we offer generous paid leave and a range of other flexible leave benefits, so that you have time to do the things you enjoy. Our recognition & reward platform celebrates great work and special moments, as well as providing a hub for health and well-being benefits, including a wide selection of savings and offers at well-known retailers.

Grow to be your best and drive your career with the training and development opportunities we offer.