Job Overview:

We are seeking a Productivity Specialist to work with plant management, regional management, and other productivity teams to identify, lead, and complete productivity initiatives across Linde'sindustrial gas business. This role will manage a portfolio of six to ten Lean Six Sigma and/or cost-reduction projects annually, spanning varying complexity and size. You will focus on process improvements, cost reduction opportunities, and plant profitability using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Key responsibilities include conducting value stream mapping of operational processes, identifying defects, optimizing electricity and natural gas tariffs, and developing productivity project validations. You will also facilitate collaborative idea generation through brainstorming, Lean events, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring action plans meet the needs of the business.

This position offers exposure to Linde’s approach to cost-benefit analysis, capital acquisition, and project execution, while leading high-impact black belt projects and overseeing green belt initiatives across multiple sites.

Scope:
The Productivity Specialist role requires an independent, self-motivated individual who can work with limited supervision while engaging stakeholders at various levels of the organization. You’ll develop expertise in productivity methodologies, apply advanced tools, and overcome resistance to change to deliver tangible results.

Collaboration with Linde Engineering, Regional Directors, and Operations Managers offers opportunities to align and drive projects while building connections for future career development.

Reporting Relationships:
You will report to the Director of Capital, Productivity, and Energy and primarily work as an individual contributor. The role also includes coaching junior productivity professionals and green belts on smaller projects and leading project teams.

Principal Responsibilities:

Lead productivity initiatives with a typicalannual savings portfolio of $5 million.Provide productivity support to plants in theLGUS West Regionas well as sales and customer service teams.Solve complex problems, using analytical and innovative approaches to identify solutions.Analyze data, draw conclusions, and effectively communicate findings.Build technical proficiency in operations and distribution processes to execute productivity opportunities.Facilitate idea generation events like brainstorming sessions, Lean activities, and stakeholder collaborations.Align action plans with the strategic goals of the business and its stakeholders.Play a leadership role in project teams, building a strong presence and delivering impactful results.