Plant Operations Leader: 24/7 Safety & Reliability

Tishman Speyer Properties; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with 5%

Paid vacation

Job summary

Air Products operates a Glenmont production and distribution facility, where safety and reliability shape daily decisions. The Site Supervisor leads Operators, Drivers, and Vehicle Mechanics, partnering with logistics, maintenance, and technical teams to ensure 24/7 operations.

The role focuses on safety performance, operational reliability, employee development, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives, fostering strong leadership and clear communication across a matrix

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of industrial plant, manufacturing, or operations experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in industrial gas, chemical, manufacturing, process plant, distribution, or maintenance operations preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture by actively engaging employees in all aspects of Air Products’ safety programs and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all company, environmental, health, safety, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and performance management for operations, distribution, and maintenance personnel.
• Support the safe and efficient operation of the air separation unit, nitrogen liquefiers, distribution terminal, and fleet maintenance activities.
• Coordinate daily operational activities to ensure reliable product production and delivery to customers throughout the Northeast region.
• Identify operational and maintenance issues, develop corrective actions, and drive preventative maintenance improvements.
• Lead and facilitate Management of Change (MOC) activities, including procedure development, review, and implementation.
• Support plant reliability initiatives and partner with regional maintenance and technical support teams to improve equipment performance.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, reliability, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
• Interface with engineering, logistics, maintenance, regulatory agencies, contractors, and other support organizations.
• Manage multiple reporting requirements, operational metrics, and compliance programs.
• Participate in facility start‑up, commissioning, expansion, and capital project activities as required.
• Provide on‑call support and respond to operational issues in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Skills

Operations leadership

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Communication coaching

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Air Products operates a Glenmont production and distribution facility, where safety and reliability shape daily decisions. The Site Supervisor leads Operators, Drivers, and Vehicle Mechanics, partnering with logistics, maintenance, and technical teams to ensure 24/7 operations.

The role focuses on safety performance, operational reliability, employee development, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives, fostering strong leadership and clear communication across a matrix