Distribution Safety Manager

Linde Inc.

Burr Ridge, IL or The Woodlands, TX, United States

• Lead and manage the LGUS Distribution Safety Program with minimal supervision.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve distribution safety performance.
• Identify leading safety indicators and leverage technology to enhance safety outcomes.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert and point of contact for distribution safety.
• Partner with regional safety and distribution teams to develop and deliver training programs.
• Lead the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of distribution safety standards.
• Analyze safety data, identify trends, and execute corrective action plans.
• Support deployment of distribution‑related technology and operational improvements across regions.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Conduct safety assessments at distribution sites and evaluate contractor safety performance.
• Support accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting.
• Provide technical expertise on DOT and international transportation regulations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Operations, Global SHEQ, GOE, Procurement, and Helium & Rare Gas teams in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Drive a proactive safety culture focused on risk reduction, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Transportation, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• More than seven (7+) years of experience in distribution safety, transportation safety, or a related environment.
• More than five (5+) years of experience developing, facilitating, and delivering safety training programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization capabilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Experience using Intelex or similar safety, compliance, and management systems.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and safety management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

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 helping our customers succeed and 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.

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!

Open to salary range: $125,475 – $184,030

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