Terminal Supervisor

US10 Air Products and Chemical; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Air Products in La Salle, IL seeks a Terminal Supervisor to lead terminal distribution operations with a safety-first culture, ensuring safe, efficient deliveries and compliant performance.

You will oversee drivers, maintenance staff and day-to-day activities while developing high-performing teams, enforcing DOT rules, and partnering across logistics, operations and customer-facing teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of terminal, distribution, logistics, or operations leadership experience.
• Strong focus on safety leadership and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supervising drivers or frontline operations employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead terminal distribution operations ensuring a safety-first culture.
• Oversee drivers, maintenance personnel and day-to-day terminal activities.
• Deliver safe, efficient, and reliable product delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and conduct customer site safety assessments.

Skills

Terminal operations

Team leadership

Safety programs

Coaching

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Vehicle maintenance

On-call readiness

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

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 Do you have a passion for safety leadership, transportation operations, and driving operational excellence? Air Products is seeking a Terminal Supervisor for our La Salle, IL facility who demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and team development. This role is responsible for leading terminal distribution operations, supporting a safety‑first culture, and ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of products while overseeing drivers, maintenance personnel, and day‑to‑day terminal activities. If you are a results‑driven leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys developing high‑performing teams, we invite you to join us as we continue building a safer and more sustainable future together.

Required Skills

• Strong background in terminal/distribution operations with a thorough understanding of DOT regulations and safety compliance.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing teams in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence with experience implementing and sustaining safety programs.
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor personnel through observations, training, safety meetings, and performance management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
• Experience working closely with logistics, operations, maintenance, and customer‑facing teams.
• Proficiency with computer systems and business applications.
• Knowledge of distribution processes, inventory management, and delivery operations.
• Familiarity with equipment maintenance and vehicle reliability programs.
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented professional with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to conduct customer site safety assessments and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including climbing ladders and stairs, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a high‑noise industrial environment.
• Ability to satisfy on‑call and call‑in requirements as needed.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant terminal, distribution, logistics, transportation, or operations leadership experience preferred.
• Strong focus on safety leadership and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supervising drivers, transportation personnel, or frontline operations employees.
• Willingness and ability to travel monthly to conduct driver safety observations and support operational activities.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday and provide on‑call support during off‑hours as needed.

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.

• 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