Production Supervisor
Air Products
Production Supervisor
Job Description
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 PurposeLead daily shop‑floor operations for ASU manufacturing to ensure safe execution, high‑quality fabrication, and reliable on‑time delivery. The role supervises a team of operators and technicians, coordinates resources, and drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. Nature & ScopeSupervises a shift or functional area within the ASU manufacturing shop (e.g., welding, assembly, machining, cold box fabrication).Provides coaching, direction, and daily priorities for operators and technicians.Ensures all work follows Air Products’ safety standards, engineering requirements, and quality procedures.Coordinates closely with production control, planning, materials, inspector, welding engineering, NDE, and EHS.Assumption: Supports manufacturing of ASU modules, cold boxes, piping spools, skids, pressure‑retaining equipment, and related assemblies.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and direct daily shop‑floor operations to meet safety, quality, and production targets.Assign tasks, monitor progress, and resolve issues impacting productivity or delivery.Ensure all work is executed according to work instructions, drawings, and engineering standards.Conduct safety engagements, toolbox talks, and reinforce Life‑Saving Rules.Verify material readiness, tooling availability, and equipment condition before work starts.Support NCR, rework, working stop investigations, corrective actions, and quality or schedule improvement activities.Maintain accurate production records, time tracking, WIP status, and shift reports.Participate in production meetings and communicate priorities to team members.Support training, skills development, and onboarding of operators and technicians.Drive 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement activities on the shop floor.Productivity & cost control to meet project budget.Daily check and confirm shop labor status in TRAC/SAP system.QualificationsRequired:Technical diploma or bachelor’s in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or similar field.At least 5 years’ experience in manufacturing pressure vessels.Previous experience leading or supervising shop‑floor teams.Ability to read engineering drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.Commitment to safety and ability to enforce safe work practices.Preferred:Experience in ASU, cryogenic equipment, pressure vessels, or modular fabrication.Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and visual management practices.Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) for work orders and time recording.Licenses / Certifications:Safety or quality‑related certifications (ISO 9001, 45001 internal auditor) helpful.Work HoursAssumption: On‑site, full‑time role; Monday–Friday with flexibility for shift coverage, overtime, or urgent production needs & Site assembly or repair support.TravelAssumption: Minimal (≤5%); occasional visits to project site for equipment assembly or repair.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.
Locations
- Johor, Pasir Gudang
Skills Required
- manufacturing pressure vesselsintermediate
- ASUintermediate
- Lean manufacturingintermediate
- ERP systemsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Technical diploma or bachelor’s in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or similar field. (degree in bachelor)
- At least 5 years’ experience in manufacturing pressure vessels. (experience, 5 years)
- Previous experience leading or supervising shop‑floor teams. (experience)
- Ability to read engineering drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions. (experience)
- Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. (experience)
- Commitment to safety and ability to enforce safe work practices. (experience)
- Technical diploma or bachelor’s in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or similar field. (degree in bachelor)
- At least 5 years’ experience in manufacturing pressure vessels. (experience, 5 years)
- Previous experience leading or supervising shop‑floor teams. (experience)
- Ability to read engineering drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions. (experience)
- Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. (experience)
- Commitment to safety and ability to enforce safe work practices. (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in ASU, cryogenic equipment, pressure vessels, or modular fabrication. (experience)
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and visual management practices. (experience)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) for work orders and time recording. (experience)
- Experience in ASU, cryogenic equipment, pressure vessels, or modular fabrication. (experience)
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and visual management practices. (experience)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) for work orders and time recording. (experience)
- Licenses / Certifications: (certification)
- Safety or quality‑related certifications (ISO 9001, 45001 internal auditor) helpful. (certification)
- Safety or quality‑related certifications (ISO 9001, 45001 internal auditor) helpful. (certification)
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct daily shop‑floor operations to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
- Assign tasks, monitor progress, and resolve issues impacting productivity or delivery.
- Ensure all work is executed according to work instructions, drawings, and engineering standards.
- Conduct safety engagements, toolbox talks, and reinforce Life‑Saving Rules.
- Verify material readiness, tooling availability, and equipment condition before work starts.
- Support NCR, rework, working stop investigations, corrective actions, and quality or schedule improvement activities.
- Maintain accurate production records, time tracking, WIP status, and shift reports.
- Participate in production meetings and communicate priorities to team members.
- Support training, skills development, and onboarding of operators and technicians.
- Drive 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement activities on the shop floor.
- Productivity & cost control to meet project budget.
- Daily check and confirm shop labor status in TRAC/SAP system.
- Lead and direct daily shop‑floor operations to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
- Assign tasks, monitor progress, and resolve issues impacting productivity or delivery.
- Ensure all work is executed according to work instructions, drawings, and engineering standards.
- Conduct safety engagements, toolbox talks, and reinforce Life‑Saving Rules.
- Verify material readiness, tooling availability, and equipment condition before work starts.
- Support NCR, rework, working stop investigations, corrective actions, and quality or schedule improvement activities.
- Maintain accurate production records, time tracking, WIP status, and shift reports.
- Participate in production meetings and communicate priorities to team members.
- Support training, skills development, and onboarding of operators and technicians.
- Drive 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement activities on the shop floor.
- Productivity & cost control to meet project budget.
- Daily check and confirm shop labor status in TRAC/SAP system.
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