Direct a group of employees and/or consultants to flawlessly execute operational requirements, change and/or process improvementsCreate and manage complex operational plans that result in the accomplishment of business objectivesDirect and lead complex or unusual assignments across functional areasAct as primary interface, coordinating and facilitating activities and commitments with other departments, businesses, and/or functionsEnsure response strategies are appropriately formulated, and communication plans are providedEstablish goals, promote decision-making, delegate as appropriate, and overcome obstaclesFurther, you will take a leadership role in creation and oversight of productivity optimizationWork with strategic independence, conferring with Senior and Executive Management on more complex or unusual assignmentsMonitor external/internal trends, develop procedures, make judgments, and take organization-wide actions that set precedentsFocus on planning and execution for the current yearYou will also staff, train, coach, and administer performance reviews, salary increases, and corrective action of subordinate employeesEnsure compliance with all safety policies and procedures, lead operational discipline throughout the Linde employee organizations, and work closely with the SH&E organization in achieving established goalsEnsure compliance with all local, state, federal, and Linde policies regarding environmental, permitting, and product quality requirementsDevelop, implement, and support Lean Six Sigma and Cost Reduction projectsManage and achieve plant and product supply reliability goalsAnd you will manage and achieve plant fixed and variable cost goals, develop monthly business reports covering financial performance, and create action plans to address deficienciesWork across all levels of Linde organizations to achieve desired results in a cohesive and effective management team . #LI-NB1This position has responsibility for directing planning and leading operations in the areas of production, distribution and maintenance to ensure the required business objectives and strategies for the West region of USIG are met in a safe and environmentally compliant mannerYou will have accountability for the day-to-day operations of the Pittsburg California area (Pittsburg, CA and Benicia, CA production, and distribution operations).