Assistant Plant Manager

Praxair • Roseville, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to join our team located in The Assistant Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and assisting plant management in the areas of customer service, production, manufacturing, quality, safety, compliance, training, and maintenance.
The Assistant Plant Manager role requires a regular on‑site presence during the company’s core operating hours (primarily the 1st shift). As an exempt position, the Assistant Plant Manager’s schedule may extend beyond standard hours to meet operational demands, leadership responsibilities, and business needs, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends as necessary to support plant operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelors’ Degree preferred
• 3+ years experience in an industrial plant environment required
• 2+ years managing and developing employees required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working and/or managing in a union environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for day-to-day operation over a team of entry-level production employees to meet demand of both external and internal customers
• Ensures that production is coordinated to meet daily distribution requirements — including local delivery routes as well as daily shuttle needs
• Supports day-to-day Distribution requirements
• Leads reliability, compliance, quality, and safety programs for assigned area; ensure required government and/or environmental regulations are met.
• Serves as site’s Primary Quality Assurance Representative – maintains and reviews all compliance documentation as required
• Ensures team is fully trained in, committed to, and conducts their activities in accordance with all aspects of Linde Safety and Quality systems and requirements,
• Coordinates all quality and safety training for market area employees and maintains required records
• Monitor’s production/manpower levels within area of responsibility to ensure continued efficiency while anticipating problems and assisting plant management with developing contingencies
• Identifies issues and leads improvement plans in production processes, shift schedules, overtime levels, training, etc., reporting all activities to plant management
• Manages and escalates equipment and product quality issues
• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of production supplies
• Supports 5S and Lean Projects and continuously identifies ways to reduce plant operating costs through the incorporation of Operational Excellence strategies
• Handles routine personnel issues including training, coaching, and counseling subordinates
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee discount programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED