Production Operations Leader — Lean, Safety & Union Expert

Linde PLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde PLC is seeking a supervisor to lead a team of entry-level production staff, ensuring customer demand is met and daily distribution activities run smoothly. The role involves coordinating production, supporting 5S/Lean projects, and leading reliability, safety, and quality initiatives to comply with regulations and train staff accordingly.

Required: high school diploma or GED (bachelor’s degree preferred), 3+ years in an industrial plant with 2+ years in a leadership role, and union

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in an industrial plant with 2+ years leading a team.
• Experience working in, and/or managing within a union environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for a team of entry-level production employees.
• Coordinate production activities to support daily distribution requirements, including local delivery routes and shuttle operations.
• Lead reliability, compliance, quality, and safety initiatives to meet government and environmental regulations.
• Monitor production outputs and staffing levels to maintain efficiency, anticipate problems, and develop contingency plans.
• Communicate and collaborate with first shift counterparts for smooth operations and effective handoffs.
• Identify operational issues and lead improvement initiatives related to production processes, shift schedules, and training.
• Oversee inventory levels, manage equipment and product quality, and support 5S and Lean projects to reduce operating costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Industrial experience

Union experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Linde PLC is seeking a supervisor to lead a team of entry-level production staff, ensuring customer demand is met and daily distribution activities run smoothly. The role involves coordinating production, supporting 5S/Lean projects, and leading reliability, safety, and quality initiatives to comply with regulations and train staff accordingly.

Required: high school diploma or GED (bachelor’s degree preferred), 3+ years in an industrial plant with 2+ years in a leadership role, and union