OverviewThe VP, Packaged Gases leads the end-to-end performance of a large, complex packaged gases business, with accountability for safety, commercial execution, operations, distribution, production, customer experience, and financial results. This role owns the strategic direction and operating performance of an approximately US$500M business, driving sustainable revenue growth, market share expansion, margin improvement, and operating profit delivery while ensuring alignment with safety, compliance, and values-based culture. The VP establishes and executes the growth roadmap for the business, including pricing, volume, retention, product and market expansion, and potential M&A opportunities. The role integrates sales, retail, operations, logistics, production, and support functions to deliver customer value, optimize service reliability, and improve productivity across regional fill plants and distribution hubs. A key priority is business modernization, from automation, digitalization and process optimization, to practical adoption of AI to improve decision-making, efficiency, and scalability. As a senior enterprise leader, the VP builds and develops a high-performing leadership team, strengthens succession and talent pipelines, and drives employee engagement across a broad, geographically dispersed workforce. The role proactively identifies business risks and opportunities, sets clear objectives and KPIs, promotes accountability and continuous improvement, and partners across the organization to deliver protected, profitable, customer-focused growth.ResponsibilitiesProvide visible safety leadership across regional fill plants and distribution hubs, championing a strong culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellenceOwn full accountability for business performance, including P&L ownership, with a focus on revenue growth, margin expansion, and delivering strong financial resultsOversee the entire commercial and operational lifecycle—from sales, pricing, and production to distribution, customer retention, and overall business executionLead strategies that accelerate volume growth, improve market share,



and strengthen the competitive position of the businessDevelop and execute a long-term growth roadmap, identifying opportunities for market expansion, new products, and strategic investmentsEvaluate and drive mergers and acquisitions to support growth objectives and market presenceDrive business modernization initiatives leveraging automation, digital solutions, and emerging technologies, including AI, to improve performance and efficiencyBuild and develop the next generation of leadership talent, strengthening organizational capability and succession planning across the regionFoster a high-performing, engaged culture by coaching leaders, developing talent, and creating an environment focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementProvide leadership for a large and diverse workforce while ensuring alignment with broader business goals and growth ambitionsQualificationsBachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced business degree preferred15+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial, operations, or general management roles, including responsibility for multi-site operationsStrong safety and compliance mindset with experience leading teams in highly regulated environmentsProven track record of P&L ownership, driving revenue growth, margin expansion, profitability, and disciplined resource managementDeep understanding of packaged and industrial gases, with experience in production, distribution, logistics, sales, pricing, and customer-focused operationsAbility to develop strategy, translate priorities into actionable plans, establish KPIs, and drive cross-functional executionProven people leadership,



building high-performing teams and strengthening organizational capabilityStrong executive-level communication and influencing skills for relationships with senior leaders, customers, and stakeholdersExperience leading business transformation initiatives, including continuous improvement, digitalization, automation, and AI adoptionWillingness to travel as needed to support operations, customer relationships, and leadership visibilityWhy you will love working with usLinde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. We live our mission of making our world more productive by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services that help sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets, including chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's technologies support applications such as clean hydrogen production, carbon capture, medical oxygen, and high-purity gases for electronics. We also deliver gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.What we offer youAt Linde, the opportunities are limitless. Be part of a career where your work extends beyond your job description and benefits the people you work with, the communities we serve, and the world in which we live.EEO and accommodationsLinde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance. We are committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status. The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification and are not intended to be exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned by the manager as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Vice President, Packaged Gases (Mississauga)
🏢 Linde
📍 Mississauga