Site Manager

Air Products; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

FSAs

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations across the main plant and satellite sites, including gas generation and distribution operations in New England and New York. The role emphasizes safety-first leadership, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement across multiple business units.

You will manage a small leadership team, oversee operators, drivers, and vehicle mechanics, and drive safe, reliable performance while keeping regulatory and company

Qualifications

• 7+ years of plant or operations experience.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience.
• Experience in process plant operations and/or maintenance.
• Knowledge of distribution operations and/or maintenance.
• Strong leadership competencies with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Commitment to Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and compliance.
• Ability to collaborate across functions in a matrix organization.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety performance and engage employees in Basic Safety Processes.
• Provide Safety, Health, and Environmental training and ensure compliance.
• Support day-to-day plant and distribution operations and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee the site Management of Change process and procedures.
• Respond to and support plant and distribution issues 24/7.
• Plan, organize, and deliver safe, reliable results within budget.
• Identify maintenance concerns and coordinate with regional maintenance teams.
• Drive productivity improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across units.
• Coach and develop employees for performance and growth.
• Interface with Air Products professionals, internal teams, and regulators as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 Possible

The Site Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations across the main plant and several satellite locations, including small gas generation plants, a hydrogen trans-fill operation, and multiple driver outpost locations throughout New England and New York. This 24/7 operation supports more than 500 customers and requires close coordination across commercial drivers, plant operators, vehicle mechanics, technical staff, logistics, and production support teams. As a key member of the management team, the Site Manager provides direct leadership for three direct reports and oversees teams of Operators, Drivers, and Vehicle Mechanics. The role requires strong operational knowledge, effective cross‑functional leadership, and the ability to drive safe, reliable, and efficient performance across multiple business units. Direct leadership accountability is central to this position, including responsibility for operational reliability, productivity improvements, maintenance coordination, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Site Manager will maintain safety as the top priority while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safety performance by actively engaging employees in all aspects of Basic Safety Processes and ensuring safety remains the top priority across all operations.
• Provide Safety, Health, and Environmental training to employees and ensure compliance with company, state, and federal standards.
• Support all aspects of day‑to‑day plant and distribution operations, including identifying operational issues, developing solutions, and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee the site Management of Change process, including the development, documentation, and implementation of procedures.
• Respond to and support plant and distribution issues on a 24/7 basis as needed.
• Plan, organize, and deliver safe, reliable operational results within budget limitations.
• Identify maintenance concerns and partner with the regional maintenance team to develop and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Drive productivity improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across each business unit.
• Coach, train, counsel, and develop employees to support performance, compliance, and career growth.
• Interface with Air Products professionals, internal support teams, and regulatory officials as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High school diploma with 7+ years of plant or operations experience required; bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred with 4+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in process plant operations and/or maintenance required.
• Distribution operations and/or maintenance knowledge preferred.
• Strong leadership competencies with a hands‑on, can‑do attitude and a demonstrated drive for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and compliance.
• Strong commitment to teamwork, employee development, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to build effective relationships with multiple support groups; experience working in a matrix organization preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple reporting programs, priorities, and initiatives in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, coaching, and teaching skills required.
• Proficiency with PC applications required; SAP experience preferred.

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 one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Founded 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.

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