Standard Plants Supervisor

Job Overview:

The Standard Plants Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day operations at assigned plants in the Southeast Standard Plants North Area for production and maintenance to ensure the required production business objectives are met in a safe and environmentally compliant manner. Supervises assigned personnel. Oversees budget, reliability, compliance, quality and safety programs for assigned area; ensures required government or environmental regulations are met.

This position will be located at our plant located in Lugoff, SC.

Responsible for the required activities that fulfill business and customer requirements. Supervise employee and operational performance; meet established quality, productivity and cost objectives while ensuring adherence to safety and compliance programs. Supervise improvement initiatives in the areas of Six Sigma, quality, on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Interpret and comprehend technical manuals, process and instrumentation diagrams. In addition, the candidate must be computer literate and have strong interpersonal skills.

Other responsibilities include administration duties to support plant operations.

Must be able to learn and perform in a fast-paced environment.

In addition to being able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job an individual must be able to do the following additional activities:
Regularly sit in front of a computer for extended periods; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Travel to national and/or global Linde offices and production facilities as necessary. Accommodations will be made if they are reasonable, do not create an undue hardship, and will enable an individual with a disability to safely perform the essential job functions. Overnight travel could be as high as 50% depending on the task being conducted at the plant sites.

The position requires the incumbent to be on-call and available to work weekends. Candidate would also be required to live in or move to the Southeast Standard Plants North area. Other locations will be considered on a case-by-case bases.

• Provide leadership for day-to-day operation exercising supervision over technical, production, maintenance and/or other staff.
• Recruit, select, orient and train new employees; oversee performance of contracted work as required.
• Resolve workflow problems and conflicts by analyzing impediments and organizing work to maximize use of personnel and material resources.
• Ensure completion of area production or area activities by reviewing and monitoring employee activity, output, and performance.
• Ensure employee adherence to and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Safety policy requirements.
• Identify issues and lead improvement plans in production processes, overtime levels, training, etc.
• Manage and escalated as required, equipment, product quality and delivery issues.
• Manage employee performance by setting expectations, providing guidance, feedback, and development for career progression and performance improvement.

• High School Degree or equivalent required. Associate's degree in a technical field preferred.
• 3 years of air separation experience.
• Experience in air separation plant technology, compressors, pumps, motors, valves, transmitters, analyzers, and/or process & manufacturing operations.
• Mechanical, industrial, and electrical troubleshooting aptitude.
• Background in instrumentation, including the ability to measure, control, and analyze variables using specialized mechanical or electronic devices.
• Good communication skills
• Computer skills
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Power point
  • Online data bases

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 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.

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.

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

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,…