At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Reimagine What’s Possible POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a Line Manager – Industrial Gas (IG) Americas West Gulf Coast HyCO sub-region. This individual has full production accountabilities for this sub-region. This individual is accountable for maximizing asset utilization, cost minimization and performance improvement for the sub-region. The incumbent directs, monitors, and controls the operation and maintenance of all production units (HyCO) in the given geographic region to safely, efficiently, and reliably meet customer requirements. The incumbent continually interfaces with the sub-region General Manager, Business Manager, and Americas Operations Technical Director to optimize services and profits for on-site customers and our liquid bulk business. The Operations (Line) Manager directs the maintenance activities, plant operation, and installations to minimize downtime and ensure customer requirements. During periods of crisis, the incumbent is required to respond immediately to provide the management overview to plan, organize, and execute proper remedial action; because of the incumbent’s knowledge of technical and operational issues, this role is the key focal point for senior leadership and the executing team to re-establish production and/or avoid customer interruptions. The successful candidate has the primary responsibility for the safety of all personnel in their organization. He/she is responsible for always administering and ensuring compliance of established safety procedures. He/she must establish an atmosphere of safety and motivate personnel to remain focused on safety. The position sets the safety goals and ensures safety awards are performed, hazard identification processes are instituted, and initiates proper strategic action items to enhance the overall safety performance. The position evaluates and approves the use of capital funds for facilities and equipment; sets the goals and direction for productivity and efficiency improvements; establishes systems for cost control, establishes manpower levels, and sets objectives for improved utilization of manpower. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Administer EH&S standards to ensure the protection of employees, contractors, the community, and the environment. Act as key senior leader of sub-region, partnering with the General Manager and Business Manager to drive profitability and asset optimization within full geography. Direct and monitor plant production to efficiently meet customer requirements. Provide operational leadership for the sub-region and identify cost reduction opportunities and manage productivity programs and plans that effectively reduce spend in the operations cost stack. Organize and control maintenance functions to optimize cost and reliability. Provide operational input to engineering estimate design; as end of life and overall reliability assessments are conducted throughout the region, the continual refurbishment and maintenance of the sub-region’s assets and equipment are critical for optimized performance. Provide operational leadership for growth capacity and sub-region’s merger and acquisitions activity, including buybacks. Qualifications / Requirements -Minimum 15 years of operations management progression in industrial gases or operations of equivalent complexity -Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred -Ability to travel approximately 50% within region, some on short notice -Demonstrated ability to lead performance improvement with a focus on building teams and remote leadership. #LI-HYBRID #LI-JB1 #INDGIG Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth. We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment. 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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