Productivity Specialist

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

• You will lead the strategic implementation of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives that drive continuous improvement and productivity gains across the organization
• Manage multiple large-scale productivity improvement projects simultaneously, delivering measurable business results
• Partner with senior leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact cost savings and operational excellence initiatives
• Drive annual regional cost savings targets through process optimization, waste reduction, and performance improvement
• Further, you will identify productivity opportunities across production, distribution, and business value streams
• Develop and charter improvement projects aligned with regional business strategies and objectives
• Analyze operational and financial performance to uncover improvement opportunities and mitigate risks
• Lead cross-functional teams through change management efforts and build commitment to continuous improvement
• Standardize problem-solving methodologies and promote disciplined Lean and Six Sigma practices across the organization
• And you will influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority to achieve project goals and business outcomes
• Evaluate internal and external best practices and recommend innovative approaches to improve productivity
• Conduct plant reviews and assessments to identify operational efficiencies and support performance improvements
• Serve as a trusted advisor and internal consultant for productivity and continuous improvement initiatives
• You will also travel to production facilities to support project execution, site assessments, and operational reviews

What makes you great

• You have two (2+) years of experience in Business, Project Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
• Possess an Engineering degree or related technical background
• Leverage strong analytical skills to evaluate data, identify trends, and make informed decisions
• You build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across all levels, functions, cultures, and locations
• Influence others and drive change without direct authority
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively in both written and verbal formats
• Apply knowledge of Air Separation processes and operations
• Lead Six Sigma projects that deliver measurable business improvements
• You hold or working toward a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Utilize plant process modeling experience to drive operational efficiencies
• Travel up to 25% to support plant assessments, project implementation, and business needs

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, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, 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 commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $76,500 - $112,200

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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 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.