Assoc Director - Operations

Linde•Wilmington, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position has responsibility for directing, planning and leading operations in the areas of production, distribution and maintenance to ensure the required business objectives and strategies for the West region of USIG are met in a safe and environmentally compliant manner. You will have accountability for the day-to-day operations of the Southern California area (Wilmington, CA and Long Beach CA production and distribution operations). This position works closely with and reports to the West Region Director of Operations. You will direct a group of employees and/or consultants to flawlessly execute operational requirements, change and/or process improvements. Create and manage complex operational plans that result in the accomplishment of business objectives. Direct and lead complex or unusual assignments across functional areas. Act as primary interface, coordinating and facilitating activities and commitments with other departments, businesses, and/or functions. Ensure response strategies are appropriately formulated, and communication plans are provided. Establish goals, promote decision-making, delegate as appropriate, and overcome obstacles. You will take a leadership role in creation and oversight of productivity optimization. Work with strategic independence, conferring with Senior and Executive Management on more complex or unusual assignments. Monitor external/internal trends, develop procedures, make judgments, and take organization-wide actions that set precedents. Focus on planning and execution for the current year. Further, staff, train, coach, and administer performance reviews, salary increases, and corrective action of subordinate employees. Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures, lead operational discipline throughout the Linde employee organizations, and work closely with the SH&E organization in achieving established goals. Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and Linde policies regarding environmental, permitting, and product quality requirements. Develop, implement, and support Lean Six Sigma and Cost Reduction projects. Manage and achieve plant and product supply reliability goals. Manage and achieve plant fixed and variable cost goals, develop monthly business reports covering financial performance, and create action plans to address deficiencies. Also, work across all levels of Linde organizations to achieve desired results in a cohesive and effective management team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
More than six (6+) years of Operations experience
More than three (3+) years of Plant Management experience
Must be a self-starter with the ability to drive execution of projects and strategic and tactical initiatives
Must possess proven leadership, team building, and decision-making skills
Must be reliability and efficiency focused
Possess strong planning and execution skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse workforce

Responsibilities

Directing, planning and leading operations in production, distribution and maintenance for the West region of USIG.
Accountability for day-to-day operations of Southern California area (Wilmington, CA and Long Beach CA production and distribution operations).
Directing a group of employees and/or consultants to execute operational requirements, change and/or process improvements.
Creating and managing complex operational plans to achieve business objectives.
Directing and leading complex or unusual assignments across functional areas.
Acting as primary interface, coordinating and facilitating activities with other departments, businesses, and/or functions.
Ensuring response strategies are formulated and communication plans are provided.
Establishing goals, promoting decision-making, delegating, and overcoming obstacles.
Taking a leadership role in creation and oversight of productivity optimization.
Working with strategic independence, conferring with Senior and Executive Management on complex assignments.
Monitoring external/internal trends, developing procedures, making judgments, and taking organization-wide actions.
Focusing on planning and execution for the current year.
Staffing, training, coaching, and administering performance reviews, salary increases, and corrective action of subordinate employees.
Ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures, leading operational discipline, and working with SH&E.
Ensuring compliance with all local, state, federal, and Linde policies regarding environmental, permitting, and product quality requirements.
Developing, implementing, and supporting Lean Six Sigma and Cost Reduction projects.
Managing and achieving plant and product supply reliability goals.
Managing and achieving plant fixed and variable cost goals, developing monthly business reports, and creating action plans.
Working across all levels of Linde organizations to achieve desired results.