Site Manager

Air Products; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Air Products seeks a hands-on Site Manager to lead a gas production and distribution facility in Odessa, TX. You will supervise a small team, train staff, and drive safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction while managing budgets and cost control.

You will champion EH&S excellence, develop employees, and partner with regulators and customers to ensure compliant, efficient operations. This role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial operations, manufacturing, plant operations, or distribution experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) excellence.
• Experience managing plant operations, maintenance, and reliability programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to learn and operate plant equipment to support training and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility.
• Oversee maintenance, asset reliability programs, and capital project execution.
• Develop and coach site staff and manage workforce development.
• Manage site budgets, labor costs, and operational cost centers.
• Ensure EH&S compliance and environmental standards.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through reliability and communication.

Skills

Leadership

EH&S compliance

EMOC knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Operations management

Budget management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Employee development

Problem solving

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reimagine What’s Possible

We are seeking a highly motivated Site Manager to lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of an industrial gas production and distribution facility. The site consists of a team of one Site Manager, two Operators, and one Fleet Mechanic, supported by a variety of process, mechanical, and utility systems essential to daily operations. This role requires a hands‑on leader who will actively learn and operate the plant, provide employee training, and drive operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and customer service.

Reporting to the West Area Manager, Industrial Gases South Region, the Site Manager is responsible for all aspects of plant operations, including safety, environmental compliance, employee development, maintenance, reliability, asset management, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

Required Skills

• Provide strong leadership, direction, and structure for site operations and personnel.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) standards to protect employees, the community, and the environment.
• Working knowledge of the Environmental Management of Change (EMOC) process.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Direct and monitor facility operations to safely and efficiently meet customer requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement operational best practices.
• Drive reliability, productivity, and operational excellence across the facility.
• Manage maintenance activities, asset reliability programs, and capital project execution.
• Develop, coach, and motivate employees while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Effectively resolve personnel issues and support workforce development initiatives.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through operational reliability and effective communication.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with community representatives and stakeholders.
• Manage site budgets, labor costs, and other operational cost centers.
• Demonstrate strong communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial operations, manufacturing, plant operations, or distribution experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) excellence.
• Experience managing plant operations, maintenance, and reliability programs.
• Proven leadership, team‑building, and employee development skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with customers, regulatory agencies, contractors, and community leaders.
• Experience managing assets, budgets, and operational cost centers.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to learn and operate plant equipment to support training and operational needs.

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.

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.