Operations & Productivity Specialist

Operations & Productivity Specialist (full time)

The role can be in Delta, BC, Edmonton, AB or Calgary, AB, Canada | req
32150

This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Engineering, and Finance teams to lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance productivity, support new product development, and drive continuous improvement across Linde's operations in Canada. The successful candidate will manage projects from concept through implementation, collaborate with stakeholders at multiple locations, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, optimize processes, and deliver measurable business results.

Through strong project management, analytical, and relationship-building skills, this position plays a key role in supporting strategic objectives and long-term business growth.

• In this role, you will partner with teams across Canada to identify and deliver productivity opportunities through collaboration, stakeholder engagement, process improvement initiatives, and continuous improvement activities
• You will lead projects and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive productivity results, support operational improvements, and advance new product development initiatives
• A key focus will be analyzing operational and business data, turning large datasets into actionable insights that support better decision-making and business performance
• You will develop business cases and investment analyses that support process optimization, operational efficiency, and profitability improvements across the Packaged Gas business
• The role includes serving as a key resource for Safety Critical Commodities, supporting purchasing activities and managing approved purchasing responsibilities within established authority limits
• You will develop, review, and implement supply chain procedures, with a particular focus on supporting process improvements and system implementations such as Track About
• Supporting cylinder and asset management activities will be an important part of the role, including participating in physical audits, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate asset records
• You will promote data-driven decisions related to cylinder and tank optimization, helping improve asset utilization and operational effectiveness
• The position provides ongoing support and guidance to the Packaged Gas business regarding asset management and Safety Critical Commodity applications and purchasing processes
• You will develop and monitor data quality metrics, support digital model development, and contribute to productivity tracking and reporting to ensure business decisions are supported by accurate and reliable information

• The role is ideal for someone with post-secondary education in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field, combined with a strong interest in operational and business improvement
• You will bring at least 3 years of experience developing business cases, conducting business analysis, and supporting data-driven decision-making, ideally within an industrial environment
• Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain operations will help you quickly understand business challenges and opportunities
• Strong analytical skills are essential, with the ability to work with large datasets, identify trends, uncover opportunities, and generate actionable insights
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is important, along with the ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• The role requires someone who is comfortable learning new technologies and applying digital solutions to improve productivity, processes, and operational performance
• Experience with investment analysis, statistical methods, KPI development, and performance measurement would be considered strong assets
• Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms will help support reporting and analytics initiatives
• Knowledge of SQL, Lean Six Sigma, Agile methodologies, or project management practices is considered an asset and will support continuous improvement efforts
• French language skills are an asset and can help support collaboration across a broader range of stakeholders and locations

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