Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Benicia, CA

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to join our team located in Benicia, CA. The Operations Manager is responsible for supporting/leading the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operation of the Electronics and Premium Products production facility. The Operations Manager ensures compliance with Linde internal requirements and government regulations, builds and manages a high‑performance team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Work/life balance
• Pay range: $76,500 - $102,000 yearly (commensurate with experience)
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

• Responsible for safe, quality focused and successful operation of plant processes
• Supervise and manage multiple department supervisors, leads, and the production staff
• Lead, motivate and manage production personnel; oversee all production activities (physical and administrative)
• Responsible for overseeing the scheduling of production to ensure on‑time shipment (DIFOT)
• Review product lead‑time and cycle‑time to develop goals
• Drive Safety initiatives (Golden Rules, Eagle Eye, etc.)
• Provide technical assistance to Production Technicians and Leads; provide technical and status update information to sales, customer service and customers as required
• Manage the development and improvement of production methods
• Participate in development of new production processes with Commercial Development and Engineering groups
• Stay current on developments related to production processes and government regulations affecting the product line and the production process
• Interface with Management and Commercial Team members regarding production and quality issues
• Manage Production Planner / Materials Manager regarding procurement
• Management of Production Planning and of Raw Material inventory or those responsible as directed by Plant Manager
• Recruit, select and develop talent into the organization
• Provide meaningful quality metrics; prepare and present metrics to upper management
• Manage supplies for production department
• Oversee all current production equipment including preventive maintenance, repairs and purchase of new equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by Production/Operations Manager
• Adhere to all company policies, safety, and standard operating procedures
• Operate fill systems when necessary
• Lead daily production meetings
• Hold daily toolbox talks on safety and quality
• Provide meaningful feedback on Production Tech performance via PMP process
• Responsible for (or to participate in) Hazop, Synergi case investigations, customer complaint investigations
• Provide Leadership to all site production personnel
• Proactively identify risks to safety and quality; drive mitigation
• Drive process improvements
• Drive KPI performance (Safety, On‑time shipping, eCAR mitigation, GAP)
• Develop and execute local business strategy
• Assist with Hazop and RA sessions
• Support customer and ISO audits
• Support plant budgeting and planning activities
• Strongly influence Safety and Quality performance
• Strongly influence Lab operations at facility
• Develop 3‑5‑year plan for operation
• Develop proper strategy for Asset planning to prevent shortages
• Develop strong culture of personal accountability for Safety and Quality
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree preferred;
  High school Diploma required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Operations Management and/or Supply Chain Management
• Previous large team management experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality principles
• Strong record of building teams and developing direct reports
• Experience controlling and monitoring plant operations
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office and SAP functionality required
• Knowledge of accounting
• Process systems knowledge and expertise; experience in manometric and gravimetric blending techniques, and other common methods of gas…