Plant Manager

Linde; Buckland (CT); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Outstanding benefits package

401(k) matching

Educational and professional growth

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Manchester, CT United States is seeking a senior Operations leader to oversee plant operations, drive production efficiency, and champion safety and compliance. The role emphasizes strategic execution and developing high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of manufacturing leadership, a strong focus on operational excellence, and the ability to balance hands-on management with long-term planning for sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership delivering operational results.
• Strong leadership and communication to engage teams at all levels.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Results-oriented with ability to balance strategy and hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations, overseeing production, maintenance, quality, safety, and financial performance.
• Develop and execute strategies to meet production goals, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Promote a world-class safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Build high-performing teams through engagement, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Balance day-to-day operations with long-term planning for sustainable growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team development

Safety & compliance

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management or related

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.

Manchester, CT United States | req34380

What you will enjoy doing*

• Lead and inspire plant operations, overseeing production, maintenance, quality, safety, and financial performance to deliver exceptional results
• Drive operational excellence by developing and executing strategies that achieve production goals, reduce waste, enhance quality, and maximize efficiency
• Promote a world-class safety culture, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, environment and workplace safety standards while protecting employees and operations.
• Build and develop high-performing teams by fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning
• Serve as a strategic leader, balancing day-to operational execution with long-term planning to support sustainable growth and operational excellence

What makes you great

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline required.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with a demonstrated history of delivering operational results, achieving production goals, and leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and engage teams while building strong relationships across all levels of the organization
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems, coupled with a commitment to operational excellence
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements with a track record of maintaining compliance and promoting culture of workplace safety
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Why you will love working with us

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!The pay range for this position is: $133,840 - $184,030

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 Advanced Material Technologies Inc. abides by applicable export control laws includingthe Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic inArms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export controlprocedures. As such, persons considered for this position must be eithera U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwiseclassifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations.
Linde Advanced Material Technologies 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.