Line Manager South Region

Air Products Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Air Products seeks an accomplished Operations Leader for the Americas South sub-region, based in Houston, TX. This Line Manager role directs production, maintenance, and safety programs to reliably meet customer requirements while optimizing assets and cost efficiency across a geographically dispersed organization.

As a senior leader, you will partner with regional leaders, commercial teams, and technical partners to shape strategy, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Operations management with a focus on building teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% within the region.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor plant production to meet customer requirements.
• Lead safety programs and ensure EH&S standards are followed.
• Identify cost reductions and drive productivity initiatives across the sub-region.
• Coordinate maintenance, capital planning, and reliability improvements to optimize assets.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

## Line Manager South Region應徵: Houston, Texas: Full time: 今天刊登: JR-2026-23092在 Air Products,我們重新想像無限可能。透過發揮員工嘅熱誠同我哋嘅集體經驗,我哋創造出推動公司向前發展嘅創意同創新。當我哋團結一致——每把聲音都被聆聽、每個人都知道自己屬於呢度而且好重要——我哋就能創造出將人類送上太空、支援醫院救命護理,以及實現開創性全球規模生產設施建設嘅解決方案。 重新想像無限可能 We 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