Plant Manager

Praxair • Mims, FL

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager will be responsible for overall operations of the Linde Mims, FL site. The successful candidate will have intimate knowledge of principles and practices within operations, and works to drive safety, compliance, operational excellence, and profitability. The Mims site consists of two air separation plants and two nitrogen liquefier units, with expansion efforts underway for a third air separation plant and three additional liquefiers. The facility is also home to a large trucking fleet used to distribute our products to customers throughout Florida, with a primary focus on the space programs. This is a front-line operations role. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• 3+ years Operations experience
• 5+ years Management experience is preferred
• Comfortable leading a team, managing multiple tasks, and making informed decisions.
• Proven ability to lead and quickly adapt to changing situations.
• Strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to drive execution of projects as well as strategic and tactical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Safe and profitable operation of the facility.
• Manages and achieves plant fixed and variable cost goals to meet financial targets.
• Delivers defined value in annual productivity savings.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements which include, but are not limited to: OSHA, DOT, FDA, FL DEP, EPA etc. Adheres to all internal company policies, programs, and standards.
• Maintains relationships with suppliers and customers and meets contractual obligations.
• Accountable for a team of approximately 6 facility employees and 25+ professional drivers
• Long term planning for retention, recruitment, training, and professional development of employees.
• Manages the CBA (Teamsters) for professional drivers and is a key contributor in contract negotiations.
• Develop, plan, and execute short, and long-term maintenance strategies to ensure reliable, cost-effective operations.
• Manage the site’s portfolio of capital and expense projects.
• Engages support teams for projects or technical assistance.
• Places high value on team building and effective communications across the organization.
• Reacts urgently to plant issues, garnering the required resources to minimize impact to customers and the business.
• Communicates effectively with logistics to ensure reliable and efficient deliveries to customers.
• Engages with community and professional organizations.

Benefits

• Linde Gases US 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees