National Production Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead Merchant and Onsite industrial gas manufacturing activities across Canada, focusing on variable cost management and plant efficiency.
• Manage variable costs including electricity, gas, CO2, water, and steam through accurate budgeting, variance tracking, and accruals.
• Optimize power costs and supply strategies to provide real-time guidance to plants.
• Coordinate plant downtime, including scheduled and unplanned outages, backup support, and inventory management.
• Track and report on monthly performance metrics such as production volumes, costs, utilization, reliability, and environmental impact.
• Review and approve variable cost invoices to ensure financial accuracy.
• Lead productivity initiatives by using data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and track project benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, with a preference for Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience working with ASU, CO2, or similar plant operations.
• Proven experience with financial controls, budgeting, and operational cost flows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for advanced analysis and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to align stakeholders across various teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy management, specifically working with electricity markets.
• Demonstrated success in leading productivity or continuous improvement projects.

About the Company

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company dedicated to making the world more productive. We provide high-quality solutions and technologies that help our customers succeed while supporting decarbonization and environmental protection across various end markets, including energy, healthcare, and manufacturing.