Site Supervisor
Air Products · Des Moines, IA · 2 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the role
Air Products is seeking an expert Site Supervisor for our Nevada, Iowa facility, which produces liquid CO₂. This role supports all aspects of day-to-day plant and terminal operations, including customer and business interface activities, safety and environmental compliance, maintenance budgeting, and employee training and development. The successful candidate will gain a comprehensive understanding of the site’s operation, distribution, and maintenance activities, with a focus on leadership as a front-line supervisor. Strong communication and organizational skills are critical.
Responsibilities
- Support all aspects of day-to-day plant and driver operations, including DOT compliance, driver safety programs, fleet maintenance coordination, plant troubleshooting, supervision of daily activities, and management of plant projects.
- Identify and develop talent while promoting teamwork.
- Demonstrate effective management of workload and respectful communication with support teams.
- Understand the larger picture and consider the implications of decisions.
- Provide vacation relief for process operators and ensure plant coverage when issues arise.
- Manage the site’s Basic Safety Process and Process Safety Management with a focus on driving toward a goal of zero safety incidents.
- Ensure environmental compliance in accordance with Air Products Corporate and Governmental Regulations.
- Understand safe operating, design, and permit limits.
- Identify maintenance concerns; develop and implement corrective measures with the maintenance team; and carry out site preventive maintenance and mechanical integrity programs.
- Interface with the source ethanol plant, customers, and the Air Products commercial team.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- A degree in engineering or a technical field is preferred but not required.
- Military experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
- 5+ years of relevant operations and maintenance experience in an industrial plant is required.
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to develop talent.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong administrative and digital literacy.
- On-call responsibilities and weekend coverage every other week.
- A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one of employment.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare).
- Health Savings Account.
- Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).