Job Description

Linde Inc.

Distribution Safety Manager

Burr Ridge, IL, The Woodlands, TX, United States | req31870

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will 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.
• Further, you will 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.
• And you will 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.

What makes you great

• You have a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Transportation, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in distribution safety, transportation safety, or a related environment.
• 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.
• You have 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.
• You have a strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and safety management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

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.

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!

*Open to salary range: $125,475 - $184,030
*The salary range listed reflects the national range; final offer will depend on location and qualifications.

Have we inspired you? Let´s 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 Inc. 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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