You will oversee all production distribution activities for plants as well as all distribution for internal shuttles throughout the markets Responsible for safety and compliance (internal Linde standards, FDA, Federal, State, local regulations for the region.) You will manage Safety, Productivity, Lean Six Sigma Initiatives Achieves productivity goal through formalized methods like Six Sigma, Lean Kaizen You will create and manage operational plans that result in the accomplishment of Linde objectives Coordinates and facilitates activities and commitments with Sales (Area Managers, General Sales Managers, and Branch Operations Manager) as well as other departments Ensures strategies are appropriately formulated and communication plans are provided Establishes goals, promotes decision-making, delegates as appropriate and overcomes obstacles. You will coordinate operations and project work with corporate functions including logistics, engineering, human resources, and finance. Takes a leadership role in creation and oversight of productivity optimization You will work with strategic independence, conferring with Senior and Executive Management on more complex assignments Monitors trends, develops procedures, and takes actions that set precedents You are responsible for hiring excellence and maintaining appropriate staffing at Plant Manager level Staff, train, coach, and administer performance reviews, salary increases and corrective action of subordinate employees You will ensure compliance with all applicable internal and external standards