Operations Manager
About the job
- A university degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in supervisory positions or as an operations lead in industrial environments is required; experience in industrial gases or manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of industrial safety, quality, and environmental management is required.
- Experience in personnel management and team leadership is required.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and management systems such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is required.
- Ability to work under pressure and solve problems effectively is required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
- Ensure efficient, safe, and reliable production and asset operations.
- Develop leadership within the Production, Assets, and Warehouse teams.
- Develop safety, efficiency, and continuous-improvement projects in operations.
- Ensure that all applicable safety requirements are implemented in Production, Assets, and Warehouse operations.
- Ensure that training and qualification processes are implemented.
- Prepare, analyze, and issue periodic reports on Production, Assets, and team performance.
- Plan, implement, verify, and adjust operations in accordance with applicable group procedures.
- Analyze problems and identify solutions.
- Manage inventory of plant raw materials and supplies according to business needs.
- Manage operating costs for Production, Assets, and Warehouse.
- Lead the development and closure of actions to increase operational excellence.
- Lead the development and closure of actions to increase operational maturity in line with applicable group requirements, including closing actions from safety audits and applicable group and technical procedures.
- Ensure operational excellence in the production of packaged gases at air and acetylene filling centers; manage and control pressurized cylinders and track their movements between inventories; and manage and control raw materials and spare parts storage for operations, ensuring safety, reliability, productivity, and compliance with local regulations and Air Liquide Group standards.
- Develop projects and continuous-improvement initiatives aligned with industrial leadership's strategic vision to maximize operational efficiencies and improve the quality of service delivered to customers.
- Experience in the industrial gases or manufacturing sector is preferred.
About the company
Air Liquide produces and supplies industrial and medical gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon, and specialty gases, to manufacturers, healthcare providers, electronics, and energy companies. It operates through production plants, pipelines, cylinder networks, and on-site supply units, and it also designs and builds gas production and separation systems, including cryogenic air separation plants and large electrolyzers, via its engineering arm. Its Gas & Services business serves industry and healthcare and it is a major producer of hydrogen, investing in low-carbon hydrogen projects and electrolysis as part of industrial decarbonization. It serves the semiconductor industry and space programs as well. Its goal is to enable industrial decarbonization and the energy transition by providing reliable gases and engineering capabilities for large-scale gas production, hydrogen supply, and on-site services.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1902
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 comparable sales grew 3.5%, and electronics project decisions topped €1 billion.
- Air Liquide said H1 2026 industrial investment decisions reached €2.9 billion, up 26%.
- The Taichung, Taiwan plant opened March 25, 2026, serving AI chipmakers.
What critics are saying
- Elliott built a stake August 31, 2026, and demands margin improvement and more buybacks.
- Air Liquide executed only €167 million of buybacks in early 2026, versus Linde's $4.6 billion.
- Electrolyzers and chip plants need flawless commissioning; Normand'Hy, ELYgator, and Taiwan delays defer returns.
What makes Air Liquide unique
- Air Liquide runs 54 semiconductor facilities in Taiwan and a first local advanced materials plant.
- Its Normandy hydrogen network links pipelines, electrolyzers, CCS, and TotalEnergies contracts.
- DIG Airgas, closed January 13, 2026, doubled South Korea workforce and scale.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays