Assistant Plant Manager

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.
Assistant Plant Manager

Location:

Roseville, MN

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to join our team located in Roseville, MN. The Assistant Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and assisting plant management in the areas of customer service, production, manufacturing, quality, safety, compliance, training, and maintenance. The role requires a regular on‑site presence during the company’s core operating hours (primarily the 1st shift) and may extend beyond standard hours to meet operational demands.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee discount programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level
• Pay range: $76,500 - $102,000 yearly (depending on experience)

• Provides leadership and direction for day‑to‑day operation over a team of entry‑level production employees to meet demand of both external and internal customers
• Ensures that production is coordinated to meet daily distribution requirements – including local delivery routes as well as daily shuttle needs
• Supports day‑to‑day distribution requirements
• Leads reliability, compliance, quality, and safety programs for assigned area; ensure required government and/or environmental regulations are met
• Serves as site’s Primary Quality Assurance Representative – maintains and reviews all compliance documentation as required
• Ensures team is fully trained in, committed to, and conducts their activities in accordance with all aspects of Linde Safety and Quality systems and requirements
• Coordinates all quality and safety training for market area employees and maintains required records
• Monitors production/manpower levels within area of responsibility to ensure continued efficiency while anticipating problems and assisting plant management with developing contingencies
• Identifies issues and leads improvement plans in production processes, shift schedules, overtime levels, training, etc., reporting all activities to plant management
• Manages and escalates equipment and product quality issues
• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of production supplies
• Supports 5S and Lean Projects and continuously identifies ways to reduce plant operating costs through the incorporation of Operational Excellence strategies
• Handles routine personnel issues including training, coaching, and counseling subordinates
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma/GED required;
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3+ years experience in an industrial plant environment required
• 2+ years managing and developing employees required
• Experience working and/or managing in a union environment preferred

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 that help our customers succeed and protect the planet.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest welding, industrial, medical, and specialty gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, and have an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations. Our focus is to provide high‑quality solutions, technologies, and services that help our customers succeed while sustaining and protecting our planet.

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.