Plant Site Operations Leader – Industrial Gas

US12 Air Products Manuf. Corp.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

FSA

HSA

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Air Products in Orlando, FL is hiring a Site Manager to lead a diverse operations team responsible for safety, reliability, and cost optimization across the facility. You’ll coordinate with OpEx, PDO, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth design-to-startup of upcoming projects and maintain strong regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing operations with leadership experience, travel up to 25%, and a proven track record in process safety and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Engineering background is an asset.
• 5+ years in Manufacturing Operations, preferably in Industrial Gas/Refining/Chemicals.
• 2+ years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.
• Strong leadership in safety, compliance, quality, reliability, and engagement.
• Knowledge of ASU plant operations, maintenance coordination, and reliability.
• Experience with process safety programs (HAZOP/LOPA/MOC).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Facility Operations Team to ensure safety, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Monitor daily plant operation and optimize energy usage; handle plant upsets.
• Collaborate with OpEx and PDO on Cocoa Project design, build, start-up.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for asset plans and capex/maintenance.
• Support turnaround and shutdown planning and execution.
• Coordinate with project engineering and maintenance timing.
• Ensure process safety and investigations; manage MOC and emergency response.
• Develop and motivate staff for an engaged workforce.
• Coordinate with HR on policy adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

SAP

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Air Products in Orlando, FL is hiring a Site Manager to lead a diverse operations team responsible for safety, reliability, and cost optimization across the facility. You’ll coordinate with OpEx, PDO, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth design-to-startup of upcoming projects and maintain strong regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing operations with leadership experience, travel up to 25%, and a proven track record in process safety and incident investigations.