Assoc Director - Operations

Linde plc; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee production and distribution for plants and internal shuttles across New England. You will drive safety, productivity, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, partnering with Sales and other departments to meet ambitious plant objectives.

The role demands 10+ years in cylinder gas operations, 5+ years in cylinder gas engineering/project management, and strong leadership with a willingness to travel 50–60% to the Midwest East Region.

Qualifications

• BS degree required and engineering background preferred.
• 10+ years cylinder gas operations experience required.
• 5+ years cylinder gas engineering and/or project management experience required.
• Leadership skill mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal skills and change agent abilities required.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Willing to travel 50–60% to Midwest East Region area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production and distribution activities for plants and internal shuttles.
• Ensure safety and compliance with internal Linde standards and all regulations.
• Lead Safety, Productivity, Lean & Six Sigma initiatives and Kaizen events.
• Achieve productivity goals using formalized methods (Six Sigma, Lean & Kaizen).
• Create and manage operational plans to meet Linde objectives.
• Coordinate with Sales and other departments for alignment and execution.
• Set goals, delegate tasks, promote decision-making and remove obstacles.
• Coordinate operations with corporate functions (logistics, engineering, HR, finance).
• Lead productivity optimization and provide strategic input to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Lean Six Sigma

Willing to travel

Education

BS degree

Job description

Anywhere in the New England subregion | req33336

What you will enjoy doing*

• 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

What makes you great

• BS degree required (Engineering degree preferred)
• You have 10+ years cylinder gas operations experience required
• You have 5+ years cylinder gas engineering / project management required
• Leadership skill mandatory
• You have interpersonal skills
• Effective Change Agent
• You are an ambassador to Linde
• Lean and or Six Sigma certified
• You are willing to travel to Midwest area of East Region at least 50% - 60% of the time

Why you will love working with us

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, decarbonize and protect our planet.
Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life‑saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state‑of-the‑art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

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, 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!
Pay Range: $125,475-$140,000

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 Gas & Equipment 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.