About Linde: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com. Job Overview: As the Production Superintendent, you will be responsible for directing, planning, maintaining and leading daily operations at one of Linde's production facilities located in Crawfordsville, IN. The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of principles and practices within operations, and will provide leadership to drive safety, compliance, reliability, operational excellence, and profitability. The Crawfordsville processes include (2) air separation units supplying gaseous oxygen, nitrogen, and argon to our on-site customer. The site also contains liquid product storage and pumping systems that supply the pipeline backup systems. Key assets include, but not limited to major electrical distribution equipment, high speed rotating equipment, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas fired heater/vaporizer systems, cooling tower, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and instrumentation. This is a front-line, hands-on operations role requiring accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required. Primary Responsibilities: - Manage the safe and reliable operations of a multiple process operations facility in Crawfordsville, IN. - Responsible for setting daily direction to the production team. - Review and adjust process controls to meet changing customer demand or process requirements - Training, and professional development of employees - Develops and maintains strong working relationships with Central Control Room, Logistics and Distribution Management teams. - Assist with annual capital and fixed cost budget development and continuous management of fixed costs - Manage the sites portfolio of capital and expense projects - Delivers defined goals in annual productivity improvements - Develop, plan, and execute short, and long-term maintenance plans to ensure reliable, cost-effective operations - Coordinates major plant maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and project activities with customer needs to minimize potential impact to product supply. - Understands and adheres to all internal company policies, programs, and standards - Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements which include but are not limited to: FDA, OSHA PSM/RMP, EPA, ISO, and DOT - Establishes and maintains relationships with suppliers, contractors, and OEMs to ensure plant is adequately supported - Communicates and collaborates with customer, sales, and management on operational issues - Engages internal and external support teams for significant projects or technical assistance - Places high value on team building, collaboration, and effective communications throughout the site and across the Linde organization. - Reacts urgently to plant operations and corrective maintenance issues, garnering the required resources to minimize impact to customers and the business - Lead/Support Root Cause Analysis of major shutdowns and equipment failures to improve future reliability - Communicates effectively with internal and contract logistics teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient deliveries of bulk product to the site Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or related equivalent technical experience - 5+ years of Operations experience in Industrial Gases, Chemicals, or Oil & Gas industry - 3+ years management experience - Proven safety leadership - Working knowledge of engineering standards - Knowledgeable of rotating/fixed mechanical equipment, electrical distribution systems, instrument, and control systems maintenance/troubleshooting procedures in a process plant environment - Exceptional collaboration, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills - Comfortable managing multiple tasks and making informed decisions - Proven ability to lead and quickly adapt to changing situations - Places high value on people, team building, and maintaining a positive, customer focused culture - 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 tactical initiatives At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. To learn more, visit About Linde. We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits. Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.