Site Manager

airproducts; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 3%

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

EAP

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Job summary

Air Products in Texas seeks a Site Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation of an industrial gas production and distribution facility. You will oversee a small team, actively learn plant operations, provide training, and drive operational excellence while maintaining the highest safety, environmental, and customer service standards.

Reporting to the West Area Manager, you will manage safety, asset reliability, budgets, and customer/regulator relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and direction for site operations.
• Compliance with EH&S standards to protect people and environment.
• Familiarity with EMOC and regulatory requirements.
• Direct and monitor operations to meet customer requirements safely.
• Lead improvements and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations with focus on safety and reliability.
• Develop and coach site personnel and foster inclusive work culture.
• Maintain budgets and control labor and operating costs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship.
• Maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory

Operations

Safety

Budgeting

Team development

EMOC

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reimagine What’s Possible

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.

Site Manager

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

• 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).
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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.