Production Superintendent

Linde plc; Hillsboro, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc is seeking an experienced leader to oversee safety, operations, and continuous improvement at our Hillsboro facility. You will drive safety compliance, coordinate daily activities, and resolve plant issues while guiding teams toward performance targets.

Candidates should have 3–5 years supervisory experience in the industrial gas or chemical sector and an engineering degree is preferred. Strong communication, JD Edwards familiarity, and ability to travel up to 5% are important.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years supervisory experience in the industrial gas or chemical industry
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and enterprise management programs
• Experience with JD Edwards preferred
• Knowledge of chemical processes, plant equipment, HMI-based control systems, quality standards, and statistical process control
• Knowledge of OSHA, PSM, CGMP/FDA, ISO, Responsible Care, EPA standards, and construction industry hazards
• Ability to lead, develop, and direct teams to achieve results
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and travel up to 5%

Responsibilities

• You will manage facility personnel safety, operational safety compliance, and respond to plant safety/environmental events
• Schedule and direct daily activities, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and participate in production planning meetings
• Manage equipment failures, process upsets, quality issues, and resolve operational safety and efficiency impediments
• Set performance goals, provide coaching and feedback, support team building, retention, and technician training
• Further, you will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, special projects, and operational support requests
• Provide operational coverage, monitor product supply, and ensure quality and output objectives are met
• Identify productivity improvements, conduct root cause investigations, and recommend process enhancements
• Coordinate with Engineering and Project Managers, provide capital project input, and support project execution
• Adjust controls, anticipate operational issues, and apply problem-solving tools to achieve performance targets
• And you will reduce operating costs, improve reliability through Operational Excellence strategies, and support budget management
• Ensure timely completion and closeout of preventive maintenance activities
• Support employment decisions and influence performance evaluations and rewards
• Set team objectives, deliver measurable results, and maintain focus on quality and operational excellence
• Act as backup for the Associate Director as needed during absences
• Domestic travel and on-call status are required

Skills

Supervisory experience

Engineering degree

Leadership

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

HMI control systems

OSHA/PSM knowledge

Communication skills

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

JD Edwards

MS Office

Job description

• You will manage facility personnel safety, operational safety compliance, and respond to plant safety/environmental events
• Schedule and direct daily activities, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and participate in production planning meetings
• Manage equipment failures, process upsets, quality issues, and resolve operational safety and efficiency impediments
• Set performance goals, provide coaching and feedback, support team building, retention, and technician training
• Further, you will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, special projects, and operational support requests
• Provide operational coverage, monitor product supply, and ensure quality and output objectives are met
• Identify productivity improvements, conduct root cause investigations, and recommend process enhancements
• Coordinate with Engineering and Project Managers, provide capital project input, and support project execution
• Adjust controls, anticipate operational issues, and apply problem-solving tools to achieve performance targets
• And you will reduce operating costs, improve reliability through Operational Excellence strategies, and support budget management
• Ensure timely completion and closeout of preventive maintenance activities
• Support employment decisions and influence performance evaluations and rewards
• Set team objectives, deliver measurable results, and maintain focus on quality and operational excellence
• Act as backup for the Associate Director as needed during absences
• Domestic travel and on-call status are required

What makes you great

• You have three to five (3 - 5) years supervisory experience in the industrial gas or chemical industry
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and enterprise management programs
• Experience with JD Edwards preferred
• You have knowledge of chemical processes, plant equipment, HMI-based control systems, quality standards, and statistical process control
• Knowledge of OSHA, PSM, CGMP/FDA, ISO, Responsible Care, EPA standards, and construction industry hazards
• Ability to lead, develop, and direct teams to achieve results
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and travel up to 5%

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!

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.