TONAWANDA, New York
58 days ago
Productivity Specialist

Job Overview:

This position works with senior management to ensure the strategic implementation of continuous improvement (Six Sigma or Lean) and productivity improvement initiatives. Leads multiple, large and complex productivity improvement projects

The location is open to the following areas such as Tonawanda, NY, Memphis, TN or Mobile, AL.

Scope:

This position understands business strategies, culture and work processes and uses knowledge to achieve results and execute work beyond the scope of their individual function. Leads projects/events using a variety of productivity tools resulting in significant productivity improvements. Provides consultative advice within a specific functional or business area. Communicates compelling need for change. Standardizes best practice problem-solving approaches. Enforces process discipline.

Reporting Relationships:

This position will report to a productivity manager. This position often influences or leads others without having direct personnel management responsibilities. May act as an internal consultant to senior productivity professionals and their project teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

Accountable for Annual Region Cost Savings Target (~ 6%of region cost stack)Application of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools asProject LeadEnsures Lean and Six Sigma activities are aligned with region strategies andactivitiesWorks with assigned client groups in developing project ideas and chartering projectsDevelops productivity alternatives with appropriate risk profiles and/or identifies actions to mitigate risksMay influence outcomes within broad area of responsibility and/or beyond client groupMonitors external/ internal trends and makes recommendations to improve productivity procedures, methods, toolsProvides mentorship to clientGreen BeltsTravel to plant sites and perform plant reviews (finances and operations)

Job Overview:

This position works with senior management to ensure the strategic implementation of continuous improvement (Six Sigma or Lean) and productivity improvement initiatives. Leads multiple, large and complex productivity improvement projects

The location is open to the following areas such as Tonawanda, NY, Memphis, TN or Mobile, AL.

Scope:

This position understands business strategies, culture and work processes and uses knowledge to achieve results and execute work beyond the scope of their individual function. Leads projects/events using a variety of productivity tools resulting in significant productivity improvements. Provides consultative advice within a specific functional or business area. Communicates compelling need for change. Standardizes best practice problem-solving approaches. Enforces process discipline.

Reporting Relationships:

This position will report to a productivity manager. This position often influences or leads others without having direct personnel management responsibilities. May act as an internal consultant to senior productivity professionals and their project teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

Accountable for Annual Region Cost Savings Target (~ 6%of region cost stack)Application of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools asProject LeadEnsures Lean and Six Sigma activities are aligned with region strategies andactivitiesWorks with assigned client groups in developing project ideas and chartering projectsDevelops productivity alternatives with appropriate risk profiles and/or identifies actions to mitigate risksMay influence outcomes within broad area of responsibility and/or beyond client groupMonitors external/ internal trends and makes recommendations to improve productivity procedures, methods, toolsProvides mentorship to clientGreen BeltsTravel to plant sites and perform plant reviews (finances and operations)

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Ten years of Business/Project Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Air Separation Process KnowledgeSix Sigma Project Lead TrainingBachelor's Degree, Master's Degree desirableBlack Belt Certification preferredLean Six Sigma Project Lead (as Black Belt or Green Belt)experience preferredPlant process modeling experience

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission ofmaking our world more productiveevery day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. To learn more, visit About Linde.

We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Pay Range: 88,875 - 120,000

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Ten years of Business/Project Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Air Separation Process KnowledgeSix Sigma Project Lead TrainingBachelor's Degree, Master's Degree desirableBlack Belt Certification preferredLean Six Sigma Project Lead (as Black Belt or Green Belt)experience preferredPlant process modeling experience

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission ofmaking our world more productiveevery day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. To learn more, visit About Linde.

We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Pay Range: 88,875 - 120,000

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