Operations Supervisor

Linde•Jessup, MD

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor provides leadership and direction for a team of entry-level production employees to meet customer demand. The role coordinates production activities supporting daily distribution requirements, including local delivery routes and shuttle operations, and leads reliability, compliance, quality, and safety initiatives. The supervisor ensures team members are trained in and committed to Linde Safety and Quality systems, coordinating training with the Compliance Manager. The position monitors production output and staffing to maintain efficiency, anticipate issues, and develop contingency plans. It collaborates with the first-shift counterpart to support smooth operations and effective shift handoffs, and reports operational improvement activities to plant management. The role also helps oversee inventory, equipment and product quality, and 5S and Lean projects intended to reduce costs through Operational Excellence strategies. This position is based in Jessup, Maryland, and works the second shift. Linde offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, an employee discount program, and educational and professional growth opportunities. The stated pay range is $70,000–$85,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of experience in an industrial plant environment.
At least two years of experience leading and developing a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience working in and/or managing within a union environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to entry-level production employees to ensure customer demand is met.
Coordinate production activities for daily distribution requirements, including local delivery routes and shuttle operations.
Lead reliability, compliance, quality, and safety initiatives to meet government and environmental regulations.
Ensure team members are trained in and committed to Linde Safety and Quality systems, coordinating training with the Compliance Manager.
Monitor production output and staffing levels to maintain efficiency, anticipate problems, and develop contingency plans.
Communicate and collaborate with the first-shift counterpart to ensure smooth operations and effective shift handoffs.
Identify operational issues and lead improvement initiatives related to production processes, shift schedules, and training; report activities to plant management.
Help oversee inventory levels and manage equipment and product quality issues.
Support 5S and Lean projects to reduce operating costs through Operational Excellence strategies.