Facilities Manager

Job Overview:

This position is located at our Ft. Dodge, IA facility

The Facility Manager will be responsible for overall operations of Linde's Ft Dodge, IA, Marshall, MN, and Dodge City, KS Bulk Liquid CO2 plants. The successful candidate will have intimate knowledge of principles and practices within operations, works to drive safety, compliance, operational discipline, reliability, and profitability. This is a front-line operations role. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required. 25% overnight travel annually. Employee will be required to work in different weather conditions, must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladder systems, scaffolding and man-lifts, and entry to confined spaces.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safe and profitable operation of the facility.
• Manages and monitors and adjusts operating process for capacity and efficiency.
• Manages and achieves plant fixed and variable cost goals, to meet financial targets.
• Delivers defined value in annual productivity savings through cost reduction and six sigma projects.
• Directly responsible for daily direction and supervision of a small team of operations technicians and professional drivers.
• Responsible recruitment, training, professional development, and performance management of operations employees and professional drivers.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements which include but are not limited to: OSHA PSM/RMP, DOT, FDA, HPFBI, DEC, EPA etc. Adheres to all internal company policies, programs, and standards.
• Maintains relationships with suppliers and customers to meet contractual obligations.
• Develop, plan, and execute short, and long-term maintenance strategies to ensure reliable, cost-effective operations.
• Manage the sites portfolio of capital and expense projects.
• Maintains facility QA program and facilitates both customer and internal corporate audits.
• Maintains documentation of equipment and process changes (MOC, Variance, MVF, QA).
• Engages internal and external engineering resources to support project needs or technical assistance.
• Reacts urgently to plant operations issues, garnering the required resources to minimize impact to customers and the business.
• Periodic travel between the Ft. Dodge, IA, Marshall, MN, and Dodge City, KS facilities required.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, federal, and Linde's policies regarding safety, environmental, permitting, DOT, and product quality requirements.
• Responsible for reviewing plant distribution maintenance expenses and recommending cost savings initiatives.
• Interviewing, hiring, and training to fill open positions.
• Ensure training records are kept on all employees, and all necessary training is scheduled, attended, and completed.
• Responsible for reviewing trip efficiency, safety data, and developing / implementing action plans for improvement.
• Manage fleet maintenance schedules to minimize impact on operations and customers, while maintaining the material condition of the equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline and 3+ years Operations & Management experience or 5 years Technical Operations & Management experience required.
• Comfortable 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 result oriented, self-starter with the ability to drive execution of projects and tactical initiatives.
• Proven knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Systems.
• Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required.
• Approximately 25% overnight travel required.

Desired Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years Operations Management experience.
• Previous experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of screw compressor maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance procedures for rotating equipment, motors, electrical distribution equipment, valves, transmitters, instrumentation, and fixed equipment.
• Previous HAZMAT/ Cryogenic Tanker Management experience.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 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.

Culture:

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.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

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.

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