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Director of National On-Site Operations

Linde Corporate

life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), employee discount

United States, New York, Tonawanda

Sep 11, 2026

Linde Inc.

Director of National On-Site Operations

Tonawanda, NY or The Woodlands, TX, United States | req33169

The National On-Site Operations Director is responsible for directing, planning, and leading operations for Lindes fleet of On-site plants in the US. The successful candidate will execute business objectives and strategies for the fleet of plants, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations. This seasoned individual has expert knowledge of principles and practices within operations, and an understanding of business strategies and culture, and works to achieve results and drive performance on a national basis.
This role directly manages two area directors as well as the onsite technical teams.

What you will enjoy doing*

You will ensure the safe, profitable, and reliable operation of facilities while maintaining strict compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Manage KPIs, costs, contracts, productivity initiatives, and cost reduction opportunities to achieve business objectives and drive results
Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction and retention through adherence to contractual obligations and support regional leadership on contract renewals
Further partner with engineering, senior leadership, and executive management to align product line designs, operating strategies, and cross-functional business objectives
Oversee staffing, startup, commissioning, operational readiness, management of change processes, and response efforts during operational disruptions
Also, lead, develop, and direct employees through training, coaching, performance management, process improvements, and organization-wide operational initiatives

What makes you great

You have a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Five or more years of operations experience and five or more years of management experience
Moreover, you have proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders to achieve business objectives
Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced operational environment
You are highly skilled in planning, organization, and execution, with a proven focus on delivering results.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and lead a diverse workforce

Why you will love working with us

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 making our customers more successful and helping 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.
For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit linde.com

What we offer you!

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!

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $166,125 - $243,650

Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

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.

Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

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