Operations Performance Manager Jobs in Woodward, OK

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

Reporting to the West Area Manager, Industrial Gases South Region, the Site Manager is responsible for all aspects of plant operations, including safety, environmental compliance, employee development, maintenance, reliability, asset management, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

Required Skills

• Provide strong leadership, direction, and structure for site operations and personnel.

• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) standards to protect employees, the community, and the environment.

• Working knowledge of the Environmental Management of Change (EMOC) process.

• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Direct and monitor facility operations to safely and efficiently meet customer requirements.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement operational best practices.

• Drive reliability, productivity, and operational excellence across the facility.

• Manage maintenance activities, asset reliability programs, and capital project execution.

• Develop, coach, and motivate employees while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

• Effectively resolve personnel issues and support workforce development initiatives.

• Maintain strong customer relationships through operational reliability and effective communication.

• Build and sustain positive relationships with community representatives and stakeholders.

• Manage site budgets, labor costs, and other operational cost centers.

• Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial operations, manufacturing, plant operations, or distribution experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in an industrial environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) excellence.

• Experience managing plant operations, maintenance, and reliability programs.

• Proven leadership, team-building, and employee development skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with customers, regulatory agencies, contractors, and community leaders.

• Experience managing assets, budgets, and operational cost centers.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Ability to learn and operate plant equipment to support training and operational needs

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.
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