Your Role

Production:

Perform all functions of the operations manager in his absence.
Assist production departments and if necessary assume direct supervision of one or more departments.
Assist in development of process descriptions and subsequent training requirements.
Assist in setting priorities and production schedules based on safety issues customer needs equipment failures and other operational challenges.
Aggressively pursue efficiency improvements.
Develop and implement operating procedures which improve safety improve product quality and/or eliminate operational challenges.
Develop redundancy through cross training within production departments. Manage personnel and assign manpower to the greatest need.
Assist/lead in driving Capital projects from inception to completion.

Quality / Safety:

Participate in quality/customer service (Job 7) meetings assist in Job 7 project development drive assigned Job 7 projects to completion.
Lead/participate in 5 Why investigations. Ensure assignments for production and the lab from 5 why investigations are completed in a timely manner.
Participate in monthly safety meetings and inspections.
Drive plant-wide participation in and value-creation through the safety KPI program.

Housekeeping:

Emphasize housekeeping to improve safety.
Monitor and coordinate disposition of waste and nonconforming material.
Manage and enforce production and safety standards.

Other functions:

Review and approve plant invoices.
Participate in customer and regulatory audits.
Lead/participate in customer plant visits.

Training:

Lead/assist operations manager with plant wide meetings.
Train operations personnel and ensure maintenance of training records.
HR- Assist with interviewing and onboarding new employees.

Leadership:

Lead by example
Coach guide and develop direct reports. Hold all reports accountable for performance and safety.
Mentor direct reports.
Execute performance reviews.
Discuss and support pursuit of career progression.
Advise operations manager on administration of discipline and issue disciplinary warnings when necessary.

Your Profile

Education& Experience

• College degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 to 5 years supervisory experience preferably in distribution and/or chemical industry.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with both fellow employees and customers.. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Driven proactive individual who works well with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform the job requirements (enterprise management software Word Excel Outlook).

Our Offer

• We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
• Individual development on-the-job training and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender identity sexual orientation ethnicity race religion or belief parental and family status or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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