Superintendent Production

Linde; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde in Taylor, Texas is seeking an experienced Operations leader to manage all manufacturing and plant performance at the Taylor Air Separation Plants, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

You will lead plant teams, develop operational plans, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with other departments and executive leadership to meet business goals and optimize product supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• At least 2 years of operations experience in manufacturing or related industry.
• Proven ability to lead operations and drive project execution.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
• Focus on reliability, efficiency, continuous improvement.
• Excellent planning, organization, and multitasking.
• Strong communication and collaboration across levels.
• Self-starter with initiative to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and operational activities for Taylor Air Separation Plants.
• Set goals, coach teams, drive accountability and performance.
• Create and execute plans to improve productivity and supply.
• Lead cross-functional projects and align with other departments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic objectives.
• Monitor trends and implement procedures to improve operations.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Operations Excellence

Lean Six Sigma

Team Development

Project Execution

Safety Compliance

Cost Control

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will lead all manufacturing and operational activities for the Taylor Air Separation Plants, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance while achieving business objectives
• Direct, develop, and support plant teams by setting goals, promoting accountability, delegating responsibilities, providing coaching and performance management, and driving operational excellence
• Create and execute operational plans, priorities, process improvements, and productivity initiatives that optimize plant performance, reliability, and product supply
• Lead complex and cross-functional projects, serving as the primary interface between Operations and other departments, businesses, and functions to ensure alignment and successful execution
• Further, you will collaborate with senior and executive leadership on strategic initiatives, operational challenges, response strategies, and long-term business objectives
• Monitor operational trends, develop procedures, implement organizational improvements, and make decisions that support business growth and performance
• Ensure compliance with all company safety, environmental, permitting, product quality, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of operational discipline and safety excellence
• And you will lead Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and cost reduction initiatives while managing plant fixed and variable costs, monitoring financial performance, and developing action plans to address deficiencies
• Partner with stakeholders across all levels of the organization to build a cohesive management team and achieve operational, financial, and organizational goals

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required
• Minimum two (2) years of operations experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial gas, chemical, or related industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational activities, drive project execution, and manage both strategic and tactical initiatives
• Proven leadership, team-building, and decision-making skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
• You have strong focus on reliability, operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and achieving business objectives
• Excellent planning, organizational, and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive operational performance and accountability

Benefits

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.

*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.