Productivity Specialist

Linde•Tonawanda, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Productivity Specialist leads the strategic implementation of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to drive continuous improvement and productivity gains across the organization. The role manages large-scale improvement projects, partners with senior leadership on cost savings and operational excellence, and drives regional savings targets through process optimization, waste reduction, and performance improvement. It identifies opportunities across production, distribution, and business value streams; analyzes operational and financial performance; and leads cross-functional teams through change management. The specialist promotes consistent problem-solving practices, influences stakeholders without direct authority, evaluates best practices, and conducts plant reviews and assessments. The role serves as a trusted internal advisor on productivity and continuous improvement and travels to production facilities to support project execution, site assessments, and operational reviews. Travel may be up to 25%.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in Business, Project Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
Engineering degree or related technical background.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across levels, functions, cultures, and locations.
Ability to influence others and drive change without direct authority.
Clear, concise, and persuasive written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Air Separation processes and operations.
Experience leading Six Sigma projects that deliver measurable business improvements.
Ability to travel up to 25% to support plant assessments, project implementation, and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, or working toward certification.
Plant process modeling experience to drive operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic Lean and Six Sigma initiatives that drive continuous improvement and productivity gains.
Manage multiple large-scale productivity improvement projects and deliver measurable business results.
Partner with senior leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute cost savings and operational excellence initiatives.
Drive annual regional cost savings targets through process optimization, waste reduction, and performance improvement.
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 and build commitment to continuous improvement.
Standardize problem-solving methodologies and promote disciplined Lean and Six Sigma practices.
Influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority to achieve project goals and business outcomes.
Evaluate internal and external best practices and recommend 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.
Travel to production facilities for project execution, site assessments, and operational reviews.