Associate Director of Productivity

Linde; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 125,475 - 184,030; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, disability, and life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Employee discount program

Opportunities for educational and professional growth

Job summary

Linde is seeking a Project Lead to drive productivity initiatives and operational excellence across the West Region, including Magna, UT. You will lead projects aimed at significant operating-profit improvement and guide teams to adopt new processes while ensuring consistent execution and compliance.

Qualified candidates must have over five years of project management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Competitive compensation ranges from $125,475 to $184,030, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• More than five years of Business/Project Management experience in cross-functional settings.
• Ability to travel 25–35% based on business needs.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead productivity projects delivering significant operating-profit improvement.
• Own KPIs and regional reporting for annual cost-savings targets.
• Mentor Green Belts to enhance Lean and Six Sigma capability.

Skills

Leadership in cross-functional environments

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Lean and Six Sigma expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Statistical software for data analysis

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will lead productivity projects delivering significant operating‑profit improvement across multiple events and initiatives
• Provide consultative guidance to functional and business partners to drive operational excellence
• Communicate urgency for change and model behaviors that accelerate adoption of new processes
• Enforce process discipline to ensure consistent execution and compliance
• Own KPIs and regional reporting; accountable for achieving annual regional cost‑savings targets
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools as a Project Lead to improve quality, speed, and cost performance
• Align continuous‑improvement activities with regional strategies and operational priorities
• Partner with client groups to identify opportunities, develop project ideas, and charter initiatives
• Execute sub‑$1MM productivity projects in collaboration with cross‑functional teams
• You will develop productivity alternatives with appropriate risk profiles and mitigation actions
• Influence outcomes across broad responsibility areas and beyond direct client groups
• Monitor internal and external best practices and recommend enhancements to productivity methods, tools, and procedures
• Mentor Green Belts to build organizational capability in Lean and Six Sigma

Qualifications

• More than five (5+) years of Business/Project Management experience with demonstrated leadership in cross‑functional environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical learning background
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using statistical software for data analysis
• Ability to travel 25–35% based on business needs

Location

West Region, United States – onsite in the Tempe, AZ Regional office or at a West Region Area Plant (Tacoma, WA; Hillsboro, OR; Pittsburg, CA; Wilmington, CA; Ontario, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Magna, UT; Loveland, CO; or Phoenix, AZ).

Benefits

Competitive compensation with a salary range of $125,475 to $184,030. Additional benefits include 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.