Productivity Improvement Lead - Lean Six Sigma

Linde plc; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Employee discounts

Education & growth opportunities

Job summary

Linde plc seeks a results-driven professional to lead Lean and Six Sigma programs across our U.S. operations. You will guide strategy, drive productivity improvements, and deliver measurable cost savings while collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

You will manage high-impact projects, apply rigorous problem-solving, and travel to production facilities to support execution and assessments. Strong analytical skills and Green Belt certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Business, Project Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Engineering degree or related technical background.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (held or in progress).
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic implementation of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across the organization.
• Manage multiple large-scale productivity improvement projects delivering measurable results.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and execute cost savings initiatives.
• Drive regional cost savings targets through process optimization and waste reduction.
• Lead cross-functional teams through change management to sustain improvements.
• Serve as internal consultant for productivity initiatives and assess best practices.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Change leadership without authority

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or related technical background

Tools

Plant process modeling

Job description

Linde plc seeks a results-driven professional to lead Lean and Six Sigma programs across our U.S. operations. You will guide strategy, drive productivity improvements, and deliver measurable cost savings while collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

You will manage high-impact projects, apply rigorous problem-solving, and travel to production facilities to support execution and assessments. Strong analytical skills and Green Belt certification are preferred.