Location:
Upper Mount Bethel, PA - Advanced materials - UMB

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies – from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells – even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA™ and Voltaix® products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
The Lead is responsible for leading the team/shift, directing work and supporting the supervisor with day to day tasks. The Lead also operates our chemical processes and performs production related activities, utilizing their chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner.The Lead works in a team environment where collaboration and teamwork are critical to meeting the goals of the business. Ability to work rotating shifts - day and/or nights and weekends, and support other sites as needed.
Air Liquide is Hiring for a Lead Production Technician!
We are looking for YOU!
Competitive Pay with bonus
Travel: 0 - 5% based on business needs
Work schedule: 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shift, w/ On-Call
Recruiter: Nardia Francis / [email protected]
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinates shift activities to meet production schedule for the shift and performs shift rounds multiple times per shift to ensure execution of plans.
Creates an environment that fosters team and individual empowerment.
Leads Start of Shift meetings to communicate priorities & general team communications.
Provides on-shift technical/process subject matter expertise.
Enhances shift skills and knowledge through coaching on process and equipment.
On-shift resource for quality issues.
Works with Production Supervisor to facilitate the integration of new shift team members, and establish Performance Measurement KPIs
Re-enforce the work process and work instructions are followed.
Ensure all Environmental, Safety and Health standards and regulations are met or exceeded.
Signs work permits
Uses IMS as a guide for work activities
Coaches team members on value assessments of tasks and service requests and facilitates first line conflict resolution
Provides technical/process subject matter expertise and focuses on quality related opportunities
Facilitates skill development of team members through coaching on process and equipment.
Participates in process related root cause or failure analysis. Knows how to drill down on business issues using the Sologic RCI methodology to identify root causes and then to put effective corrective actions in place.
Ensures work requests for maintenance or other services are clearly defined, scheduled, and completed.
Ensures startup and shutdown tasks align with plant operation activities.
Interacts with the Sales & Operations planning process. Provides input to the process and executes the results
Balances quality, productivity, manpower, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works with supervisors to continuously improve in all areas.
Maintains proper inventory levels- both product and raw materials and manufacturing
Acts as the first responder for equipment, process and general production issues. Uses best judgment to resolve these issues while taking the input and advice of operators that are more qualified to operate a particular process. Contact appropriate off-duty personnel when additional guidance is needed
Actively participates on ALAM’s emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry team member which requires wearing of a tight fitting full face respirator
Creates end of shift report
Cross-trained on approved functions
Independently initiates activities and responsibilities that contribute to the achievement of goals and consistent and defect-free results
Researches, develops and incorporates new ideas and process improvements into work
Work rotating shifts - day and/or nights and support other sites as needed
Must be and remain clean shaven at all times
Wear a full face tight fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or any other tight-fitting and/or supplied air respirators (SAR)
Successfully complete all assigned and required training
Ability to roll cylinders- Rolling cylinders requires an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand, and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it
Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and have the ability to climb ladders
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Are you a MATCH?
Required Qualifications/Training:
High School Diploma or GED
3+ years of experience in a chemical process operations environment + qualified on process
Good verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with basic computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.
Performance-based Leadership skill set
Incident Commander Training – ICS200 minimum
Demonstrated ability to think and plan ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results
Qualified in process for minimum one year
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems
Demonstrated understanding of plant fire systems and alarms
Completed Hazmat technician level training from a certified body
Understanding of IMSand Plant Gas Monitoring system
Understanding of the plant specific Cylinder Handling Programs (PF, ERP, Cylinder Handling, PM)
Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders
Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test in order to wear a full face respirator as required
Ability to effectively and proficiently communicate both verbally and written in English
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years in a leadership role, preferably in a specialty chemical manufacturing environment
Sologic Root Cause Investigation experience
Track record of measuring performance against goals and standards (KPIs)
5S, LEAN manufacturing experience
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.
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Oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and many other essential small molecules are the invisible pillars of our world and our lives. They have been at the core of the Group’s activities since its creation in 1902. A world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare, Air Liquide acts as the backbone of numerous economic sectors, serving 4.3 million customers and patients across 59 countries with approximately 65,000 employees. With revenues close to 27 billion euros in 2025, Air Liquide combines strong performance and useful growth. The Group is a leader with a diversified, resilient business model and a strong local footprint across the globe. Through deep engineering expertise and technological innovation, Air Liquide provides scalable solutions that enhance industrial efficiency, accelerate decarbonization, and strengthen value chains. Strategically exposed to growth markets and megatrends, the Group accompanies major industrial and societal transformations to create long term added value and build a sustainable future. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good, and Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe Index indexes.
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