Site Supervisor

Air Products Inc.; Liberal (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Air Products Inc. in Liberal, KS seeks a Site Supervisor to lead operations and maintenance for two Helium Plants and an Air Separation Unit.

You will ensure safe, reliable production, coach teams, and drive improvements in collaboration with engineering, logistics, and support functions. Requirements include a high school diploma and engineering degree preferred, with supervisory experience in industrial manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Process Technology/Operations Management preferred.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in industrial manufacturing or related environment required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and program adherence across operations and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Coach and manage performance of operations and maintenance personnel.
• Support two Helium Plants and the Air Separation Unit to ensure reliable production and deliveries.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Lead MOC activities including procedure development and implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, maintenance, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide on-call support in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team development

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

MOC processes

On-call support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Process Technology/Operations Management

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, safety-focused **Site Supervisor** to join our team at the **Liberal Helium Facility in Liberal, KS**. Reporting to the Site Manager, this front-line leadership role is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Liberal Helium production facility. The Site Supervisor will lead operations and maintenance personnel while coordinating with logistics, maintenance, engineering, and technical support teams to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction. ## **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 excellent benefits for our employees, including:* Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)* 401(k) with 100% vested company core and match* Paid Vacation, holidays, and sick time* Paid Parental Leave* Backup Child and Adult Care benefit* Adoption Assistance* Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)* Life Insurance and Supplemental AD&D* Legal Plan and Identity Theft Coverage* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Additional supplemental benefits ## **Key Job 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 and maintenance personnel.* Support the safe and efficient operation of two Helium Plants and the Air Separation Unit.* Coordinate daily operational activities to ensure reliable product production and customer deliveries.* 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, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other support organizations.* Participate in facility start-up, commissioning, expansion, and capital project activities.* Provide on-call support and respond to operational issues in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. ## **Required Skills / Abilities:*** Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship.* Demonstrated leadership and team development experience.* Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.* Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.* Knowledge of plant operations, maintenance practices, and reliability principles.* Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.* Proficiency with Management of Change (MOC), work permitting, and regulatory compliance processes.* Ability to support a 24/7 operating facility, including on-call responsibilities. ## **Minimum Hiring Requirements:*** High School Diploma or equivalent required.* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Process Technology, Operations Management, or a related technical field preferred.* Previous supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing, chemical, gas processing, cryogenic, or related environment required.* Cryogenic plant operation experience preferred.* Demonstrated experience leading safety, operational, and maintenance teams.* Valid driver's license and ability to work in an industrial plant environment.Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans offer. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences Veterans contribute and provide a workplace that supports professional growth while honoring your service.