Line Manager South Region

Air-Products; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision insurance (PI

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Air Products seeks an accomplished Line Manager for the Americas South sub-region to drive safe, reliable, and cost-efficient production across a dispersed network. You will lead diverse teams, align with regional leaders and customers, and oversee maintenance, capital projects, and productivity initiatives.

The role requires 10+ years of operations leadership, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and travel up to 50% within the region.

Formación

• Extensive experience in leading large operations teams
• Strong safety and compliance mindset
• Proven ability to optimize asset utilization and costs
• Experience in geographically dispersed operations teams

Responsabilidades

• Direct and monitor plant production to meet customer requirements.
• Lead safety, reliability, and continuous improvement programs across the sub-region.
• Coordinate with regional leadership, commercial teams and customers.
• Manage capital funds, productivity plans, and cost control initiatives.
• Support growth, capacity expansion, and M&A activity within the sub-region.

Conocimientos

Operations leadership

Remote leadership

People management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.Reimagine What’s PossibleWe 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 ACCOUNTABILITIESAdminister 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 RequirementsAbility to travel approximately 50% within region, some on short notice10+ years of Operations management with a focus on building teams and remote leadership.Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.Strong safety mindsetWhat'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 employment401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributionsPaid vacation, holidays, and sick timePaid parental leaveAdoption assistanceFlexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)Health Savings AccountLife insurance (AD&D), supplemental AD&DEAP (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#INDGIGFounded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at [e-mail]. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.