Line Manager South Region

AirProducts; Houston (TX); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision insurance day

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Air Products in Houston, TX, seeks an accomplished Line Manager for the South region. You will lead a geographically dispersed team, oversee plant operations, safety, reliability, and cost performance to meet customer needs.

The role requires 10+ years in operations management, a Bachelor's in engineering or related field, and travel up to 50% within the region. Hybrid work arrangement and a strong safety culture are emphasized.

Competenze

• 10+ years of Operations management experience with a focus on building teams and remote leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to EH&S practices.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% within region.

Mansioni

• Administer EH&S standards to protect employees, contractors, community, and environment.
• Act as a key senior leader of the sub-region to drive profitability and asset optimization.
• Direct and monitor plant production to meet customer requirements.
• Provide operational leadership for the sub-region and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Organize and control maintenance functions to optimize cost and reliability.
• Provide input to engineering estimates and lifecycle assessments for assets.
• Support growth, capacity, and merger/acquisition activities in the region.

Conoscenze

Operations management

Team leadership

Remote leadership

Travel up to 50%

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

## Line Manager South RegionSolicitar: Houston, Texas: Jornada completa: Publicado hoy: JR-2026-23092En Air Products, reimaginamos lo que es posible. Aprovechando la motivación de nuestra gente y nuestra experiencia colectiva, creamos las ideas y las innovaciones que nos impulsan hacia adelante. Cuando nos unimos —en un entorno donde se escucha cada voz y todos saben que forman parte del equipo y que son importantes— creamos soluciones que lanzan a las personas al espacio, respaldan la atención médica vital en los hospitales y permiten la construcción de instalaciones de producción pioneras a escala mundial. Reimaginemos lo que es posibleWe are seeking an accomplished operations leader who excels at building strong teams and improving performance across a complex, geographically dispersed organization, the Americas Industrial Gases South sub-region. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for advancing safety, reliability, asset utilization, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement while ensuring operations consistently meet customer requirements. Working closely with regional leadership, commercial teams, customers, and technical partners, the South Line Manager will help shape the region’s operational strategy and drive sustainable, profitable performance. This position has full production accountabilities for the IG Americas South sub-region. The incumbent is accountable for maximizing asset utilization, cost minimization and performance improvement for the sub-region. The incumbent directs, monitors, and controls the operation and maintenance of all production units in the given geographic region to safely, efficiently, and reliably meet customer requirements. The incumbent continually interfaces with customers, business and sales team, and Americas Operations Technical Director to optimize services and profits for on-site customers and our liquid bulk business.The Operations (Line) Manager directs the maintenance activities, plant operation, and installations to minimize downtime and ensure customer requirements. During periods of crisis, the incumbent is required to respond immediately to provide the management overview to plan, organize, and execute proper remedial action; because of the incumbent’s knowledge of technical and operational issues, this role is the key focal point for senior leadership and the executing team to re-establish production and/or avoid customer interruptions.The position has the primary responsibility for the safety of all personnel in their organization. He/she is responsible to administer and ensure compliance of established safety procedures at all times. He/she must establish an atmosphere of safety and motivate personnel to remain focused on safety. The position sets the safety goals and ensures safety awards are performed, hazard identification processes are instituted, and initiates proper strategic action items to enhance the overall safety performance.The position evaluates and approves the use of capital funds for facilities and equipment; sets the goals and direction for productivity and efficiency improvements; establishes systems for cost control, establishes manpower levels, and sets objectives for improved utilization of manpower.**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES*** Administer EH&S standards to ensure the protection of employees, contractors, the community, and the environment.* Act as key senior leader of sub-region, partnering with the other leaders to drive profitability and asset optimization within full geography. Direct and monitor plant production to efficiently meet customer requirements.* Provide operational leadership for the sub-region and identify cost reduction opportunities and manage productivity programs and plans that effectively reduce spend in the operations cost stack.* Organize and control maintenance functions to optimize cost and reliability.* Provide operational input to engineering estimate design; as end of life and overall reliability assessments are conducted throughout the region, the continual refurbishment and maintenance of the sub-region’s assets and equipment are critical for optimized performance.* Provide operational leadership for growth capacity and sub-region’s merger and acquisitions activity.**Position Requirements** * Ability to travel approximately 50% within region, some on short notice* 10+ years of Operations management with a focus on building teams and remote leadership.* Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.* Strong safety mindset **What's In It for You:** At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!* Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance available day 1 of employment* 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions* Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time* Paid parental leave* Adoption assistance* Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)* Health Savings Account* Life insurance (AD&D), supplemental AD&D* EAP (Employee Assistance Program)Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth. #LI-Hybrid#LI-AT1#INDGIG