Operations Supervisor

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The primary function of this job is to oversee all day to day operational activity including all on site operations related to Process and Pipeline Services (PPS) activities. The Operations Supervisor will ensure that all PPS personnel and equipment are dispatched to any job site in which PPS activities are taking place. Ensuring that all personnel and equipment are prepared to complete the activities. In addition, the Operations Supervisor will oversee safety, customer service, inventory, equipment, facilities management, vehicles, community relations, and resolution of personnel issues.

• Manages all operations personnel assigned to them in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning and directing work, managing performance and resolving associate issues so that assigned performance targets are met or exceeded.

• Assists Director of Process and Pipeline Services (PPS) with capital expenditure budget and coordinates capital expenditures once proper approvals have been received. 

• Manage and control operating expenses, minimize overtime, within budget constraints.    

• Develops, implements and revises, as needed, standard operational practices.  

• Manages and assists with the maintenance of adequate inventory levels.

• Coordinates maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities and maintains files on equipment maintenance and production.                          

• Resolves operational and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and minimum delays.  

• Lead and promote safety for all associates.       

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks with other technical people and vendors and participating in professional societies.    

• Protects operation of the company by keeping associate, financial, production, sales and marketing information and plans confidential.    

• Maintains the corporate image and philosophy in all contact with co-workers, customers and vendors.

• Consult with the Safety Department as needed to address unsafe work conditions or any other safety issues.    

• Consult with the Human Resources Department regarding personnel issues and to ensure disciplinary issues and performance deficiencies are properly discussed, documented in a timely manner.   

• Consult with other members of the Senior Management team and Functional Managers as needed.

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to Equal Employment Opportunity, workplace violence, drug-free workplace workers compensation and other policies designed to provide associates with a quality work environment.

• Other functions as directed by supervisor

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Management, Operations or related field preferred

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• 5+ years of business operations experience, in a leadership capacity and strong focus on business development.

• 3+ years of supervisory / management experience with proven ability to effectively lead and manage a team.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Industry and related products knowledge is essential.

• Strong PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by the company.

• Solid organizational, team-building and people skills. The ability to work and navigate within a complex matrixed organization.

• Must have a high level of energy, be as self-starter, sense of urgency and have a strong customer service and relationship orientation

• Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence in English.  

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers. 

• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and management expectations.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals using the English language.

• Calm and professional demeanor, in control of workload and able to handle multiple tasks and interruptions.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, proportions, and percentages.

• Occasional travel, roughly 30%.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.