Site Supervisor

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (day 1)

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Backup Child & Adult Care

Adoption Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance & AD&D

EAP

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Site Supervisor for the Liberal Helium Facility in Liberal, KS. This frontline leadership role oversees operations and maintenance, coordinating with logistics, maintenance, and engineering to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.

The ideal candidate will champion safety, drive continuous improvement, and manage a 24/7 manufacturing environment. The position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to engage with multiple teams to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Process Technology, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience supervising operations, maintenance teams in industrial environments.
• Cryogenic/gas processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture across operations and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to staff.
• Oversee operations of two Helium Plants and Air Separation Unit.
• Coordinate daily activities to ensure reliable production and timely deliveries.
• Drive continuous improvement projects for productivity, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Lead MOC activities and interface with cross-functional teams.
• Provide on-call support in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Skills

Safety leadership

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Plant operations

Continuous improvement

MOC knowledge

On-call readiness

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MOC processes

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

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.

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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.

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