Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.
Operations Manager
Indianapolis, IN, United States | req28426
What you will enjoy doing*

• You will lead day-to-day operations within the assigned cell, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and schedule commitments are consistently achieved.
• You will provide hands-on leadership on the shop floor, reinforcing expectations, addressing issues in real time, and ensuring adherence to standard work.
• You will coordinate staffing, shift coverage, and overtime within the cell to meet production demands.
• You will coach and develop Team Members, reinforcing accountability, performance expectations, and corrective actions when needed.
• You will apply, own, and drive Lean Production System principles within the cell, including waste identification (Muda), continuous improvement (Kaizen), and standard work, to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• You will identify and resolve production issues using structured problem-solving, escalating as needed to minimize downtime and disruption.
• You will support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as required based on business needs.

What makes you great

• PhD with 0-3 years of related experience, OR Master's degree with 5+ years, OR Bachelor's degree with 6+ years, OR 12+ years of directly related manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment with accountability for safety, quality, and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to coach employees and support performance management and corrective action processes.
• Foundational understanding of Lean Production System principles, including respect for people, Kaizen, Muda, and structured problem-solving, with the ability to apply, own, and drive improvements within the cell.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment and ensure adherence to operational standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across operations, maintenance, and support functions.
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors including humility, transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.

Why you will love working with us
Linde Advanced Material Technologies, formerly Praxair Surface Technologies, is a company that revolutionizes industries through innovative materials and surface coatings. We are leaders in advanced materials and offer metal powders, sputtering targets, and surface coatings that enhance performance across various sectors. Our strong focus on innovation is evident in our superior technologies for the aerospace, energy, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial industries.

Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde 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!
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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.
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.

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. abides by applicable export control laws includingthe Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic inArms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export controlprocedures. As such, persons considered for this position must be eithera U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwiseclassifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations.

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.
#LI-BM1You will lead day-to-day operations within the assigned cell, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and schedule commitments are consistently achieved.You will provide hands-on leadership on the shop floor, reinforcing expectations, addressing issues in real time, and ensuring adherence to standard work.You will coordinate staffing, shift coverage, and overtime within the cell to meet production demands.You will coach and develop Team Members, reinforcing accountability, performance expectations, and corrective actions when needed.You will apply, own, and drive Lean Production System principles within the cell, including waste identification (Muda), continuous improvement (Kaizen), and standard work, to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.You will identify and resolve production issues using structured problem-solving, escalating as needed to minimize downtime and disruption.You will support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as required based on business needs.