Production Superintendent

Linde; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Employee discount

Job summary

Linde Inc. in Hemlock, MI is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee daily hydrogen and nitrogen site operations, ensuring safety and reliability. You will train technicians, implement safety programs, and manage costs while complying with quality systems and regulations.

The role focuses on monitoring unit operations, compressors, and related equipment, troubleshooting processes, and driving maintenance improvements to prevent outages and enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in operations or refining environments; two+ years leadership experience.
• Ability to train technicians and implement safety programs.
• Experience with OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management Plan.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations to ensure safe, reliable performance.
• Train facility technicians and lead safety programs while meeting cost commitments and quality standards.
• Monitor units, compressors and equipment to prevent unplanned shutdowns and maintain efficiency.
• Troubleshoot plant processes and implement durable solutions.
• Develop and review SOPs and maintenance procedures for reliability.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and manage the maintenance system usage.

Skills

Leadership

Safety programs

Operations management

Training technicians

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in operations or refining

Tools

Maintenance management system

Job description

Linde Inc.

Hemlock, MI, United States | req28842

Production Superintendent

• You will supervise day‑to‑day operations at a Linde hydrogen and nitrogen site, including Steam Methane Reformers, to ensure safe and reliable performance
• You shall train facility technicians, implement safety programs, and meet cost commitments while maintaining compliance with quality systems and governmental regulations
• In this role you will monitor unit operations, compressors, and supporting equipment to supply products safely and prevent unscheduled shutdowns
• Troubleshoot plant processes & equipment problems and implementing solutions
• Take responsibility for writing and reviewing standard operating procedures and standard maintenance procedures to strengthen operational consistency and reliability
• Additionally, coordinate maintenance activities, ensure proper use of the maintenance management system, and drive optimization initiatives for safety, efficiency, and reliability
• Maintain QA program, facilitate customer and corporate audits
• Develop and maintain relationship/communication with the customer
• Furthermore, communicate effectively with technicians, maintenance teams, the facility manager, and business partners while scheduling technician work hours and evaluating direct reports

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will supervise day‑to‑day operations at a Linde hydrogen and nitrogen site, including Steam Methane Reformers, to ensure safe and reliable performance
• You shall train facility technicians, implement safety programs, and meet cost commitments while maintaining compliance with quality systems and governmental regulations
• In this role you will monitor unit operations, compressors, and supporting equipment to supply products safely and prevent unscheduled shutdowns
• Troubleshoot plant processes & equipment problems and implementing solutions
• Take responsibility for writing and reviewing standard operating procedures and standard maintenance procedures to strengthen operational consistency and reliability
• Additionally, coordinate maintenance activities, ensure proper use of the maintenance management system, and drive optimization initiatives for safety, efficiency, and reliability
• Maintain QA program, facilitate customer and corporate audits
• Develop and maintain relationship/communication with the customer
• Furthermore, communicate effectively with technicians, maintenance teams, the facility manager, and business partners while scheduling technician work hours and evaluating direct reports

What Makes You Great

• You will bring a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in operations or refining environments along with two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience
• You shall possess strong communication skills and the ability to train, supervise, and develop technicians
• In addition you should have experience managing safety programs and ensuring compliance with regulations such as OSHA Process Safety Management, Environmental Protection Agency Risk Management Plan
• Demonstrate the ability to drive continuous improvements in safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across Steam Methane Reformer units and supporting equipment
• Additionally, be comfortable managing multiple priorities, making informed decisions, and keeping facility leadership informed of operational deviations
• You are recognized for your ability to maintain strong operational discipline, coordinate effectively across teams, and support the overall performance of the site

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!

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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 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.