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MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR

AirProducts  - Carlsbad, CA
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor for its Carlsbad, CA facility.

This position is responsible for developing and supervising personnel and directing day-to-day operations in the manufacture of high purity chemicals and equipment products for the semiconductor industry. The primary objectives for this individual are to define and enforce safe work practices, oversee the production of top quality product, minimize costs, maximize productivity, develop production systems and processes, and address production and personnel issues.

The number of direct reports is 6 to 20 manufacturing technicians.

This Supervisor will be tasked with overseeing the stainless steel vessel, quartz vessel and Teflon Valve refurb and super-clean operations.

Principle Accountabilities:
1) EH&S: Perpetuate the spirit of safety. Anticipate and rectify unsafe conditions or practices. Celebrate safety compliance and innovation. Enforce safety violations. Lead or participate in Hazard and Operability studies, Operational Readiness Investigations, Product Risk Reviews, Hazard Reviews, and Near Miss investigation and closure.

2) Quality: Ensure department compliance and participation with quality programs, processes, and events. Solicit quality improvement suggestions and respond with feedback and implementation as appropriate. Lead and participate in quality improvement projects and other related efforts. Lead quality investigations and respond to issues with appropriate safety and quality solutions.

3) Operations: Ensure manufacturing objectives and schedules are being met. Initiate and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives. Ensure product meets quality specifications and investigate when it does not. Initiate and support development of engineering projects.

4) Supervision: Develop production employee skills and performance. Write and conduct employee performance reviews. Publicly celebrate outstanding individual and group performance. Counsel employees as required. Train and oversee training. Interview departmental candidates. Conduct written, verbal and functional qualification tests. Cultivate safety and quality oriented individual and group performance.

5) Administration: Write, revise and audit operational procedures. Respond to customer complaints. Conduct Root Cause Analysis Investigations. Present at site meetings. Monitor work area performance (safety, quality, throughput), SAP transactions, record keeping, inventory management, expenditures, attendance, and other items necessary to track production unit performance.

6) Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- BS degree preferred, but can be replaced with sufficient relevant experience.
- 5 years manufacturing or relevant operations experience, hazardous materials handling and management experience,
- 2 years supervisory or leadership experience.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2011, Air Products had revenues of $10.1 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans.

** Local Candidates Only – Paid Relocation is Not Authorized **

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link – Search job openings from the left navigation bar. You can apply specifically to Job Req #9190BR.

If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None

Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad, California



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