Associate Director, Cylinder Gas Ops & Lean Six Sigma

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

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.