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.  

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The Area Manager has primary responsibility for the safe operation of each of the assigned locations. Additionally, this role is also required to provide leadership through the development of each team while encouraging personal and professional growth. The Area Manager ensures that safety programs are managed, compliance is measured and monitored, training requirements are met, and customer contract demands are met as well as strategic product supply goals within the region.

 The Area Manager provides clear direction for site maintenance activities and plant operations to minimize downtime and meet customer requirements. During periods of crisis, the Area Manager is required to react immediately to plan, organize, and execute the proper corrective actions. The Area Manager must also have the technical and operational knowledge to lead the team and to serve as a focal point for senior leadership.

 The Area Manager is responsible for maximizing asset utilization, cost minimization and performance improvement for the assigned locations. The Area Manager evaluates the use of capital funds for facilities and equipment and drives delivery of the annual capital plan for the Area. The incumbent continually interfaces with the Line Manager, Asset Managers, and Account Managers to optimize services and profits. The Area Manager is expected to develop and maintain productive working relationships with the operations/production teams for the host customer(s).

Do you have a passion for safety, solving unique challenges, driving efficiency and operational excellence? Air Products seeks a West Area Manager – Northern California plant who embodies a safety-first mentality, takes ownership for getting results and can complete daily operating and maintenance activities. If this sounds like you, come grow with us as we continue to build a sustainable tomorrow together!

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. Check out some of our benefits below!

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment) 

401k with 100% vested company core and match  Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time  Paid Parental leave (Up to 4 weeks for both parents) Backup Child and Adult Care benefit Adoption assistance  Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare) Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage  EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Many more supplemental benefits available 

Required Skills / Abilities: 

  

The Area Manager must be able to lead, inspire, coach, and recognize the team by empowering people to do their best work by providing regular and honest feedback, while supporting employees to confidently express their viewpoints. He/She will need to provide clarity around roles and responsibilities, authority, and expectations; while moving work forward by effectively managing ambiguity, removing/eliminating obstacles and non-value-added work. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills are required as interactions with the customer at the senior management levels are required. Furthermore, the Area Manager must be able to handle questions well in highly visible, confrontational situations.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

Degree in engineering, technical field, or possibly other disciplines with 10 years of manufacturing experience in a chemical plant, industrial gas plant, or an operation of equivalent complexity.Candidates must have at least 5 years of leadership experience in Operations or Plant Management.This role reports to the West Region Line Manager.

Work Hours:

50% TravelWork environment (indoors, outdoors)The ability to work from home or other hybrid work opportunities, career progression, etc. Remote position. This position will require to live in Northern California

Join Air Products, where we proudly value 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.  

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The expected pay range for this job varies based on location. In California, the expected pay range is $149,090 - $190,000 plus bonus. These are the ranges we reasonably expect to pay for this position as individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.                        

                                   

                                   

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.  

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 talent@airproducts.com. 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.