Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Lake Havasu, AZ Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. invites applications for a Plant Manager position. The role oversees daily operations across service, production, manufacturing, and maintenance functions, ensuring business objectives are achieved safely and in compliance with environmental regulations. Key responsibilities include supervising production staff, meeting quality, productivity, and cost goals, enforcing safety and compliance programs, and driving training and compliance initiatives.

A full‑time exempt, salaried position requires an on‑site presence during core operating hours, with flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, or extended hours as business needs dictate. Responsibilities Lead day‑to‑day operations for a team of entry‑level production employees, meeting internal and external customer demand. Coordinate production to satisfy daily distribution requirements, including local deliveries and shuttle needs.

Plan production activities for all shifts and support day‑to‑day distribution. Drive reliability, compliance, quality, and safety programs; ensure government and environmental regulations are met. Ensure team adherence to Linde safety and quality systems, coordinating training with the Compliance Manager.

Monitor production and manpower levels, proactively addressing issues and developing contingencies, and reporting to plant management. Identify process improvement opportunities related to production, shift schedules, overtime, training, etc., and report activities to management. Escalate equipment and product quality issues and manage inventory of production supplies.

Oversee inventory levels, complete DOT shipping documents, and support 5S and Lean projects to reduce operating costs. Direct hazardous waste activities in compliance with policy and regulation. Handle routine personnel matters, including training, coaching, and counseling of subordinates.

Perform additional duties as assigned. Benefits Competitive compensation 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO) Employee discount programs Additional compensation may vary depending on position and organizational level Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial plant environment.

Minimum 5 years of operations, distribution, or quality experience. Minimum 3 years of managing and developing employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr