Regional Operations Manager - Chemical Distribution

About the role

The Regional Operations Manager oversees and optimizes the daily operations of multiple distribution facilities within an assigned district, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations while driving continuous improvement and strong team performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a proven record in chemical distribution or manufacturing, a deep commitment to safety and the ability to drive results through people and process.

Key responsibilities

• Safety leadership: champion a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental regulations and federal/state/local requirements (e.g. OSHA, EPA, DOT), identify and mitigate operational risks, and make sure sites meet or exceed safety and environmental performance metrics.
• Operational excellence: oversee daily operations across multiple distribution locations, including product handling, storage, transportation and customer delivery; develop strategies that improve productivity, reduce costs and enhance service quality; ensure inventory management, facility maintenance and equipment reliability; support capital project planning and execution.
• People and performance management: lead, mentor and develop site managers and their teams, promote accountability and teamwork, and conduct regular performance reviews aligned with company goals.
• Regulatory compliance and quality: ensure compliance with chemical handling, storage and transportation standards, maintain audit readiness, support regulatory inspections, and partner with EHS, Quality and compliance teams on certifications and reporting.
• Strategic and financial management: develop and manage operational budgets, monitor KPIs and operational performance, and collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain and Customer Service on growth initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain or a similar field.
• 5+ years of operations or plant management experience, or commensurate education and experience; experience in chemical distribution, manufacturing or logistics strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (OSHA, DOT, EPA, HAZMAT).
• Proven leadership, communication and people development skills, and strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, ability to wear required PPE and work in chemical handling environments, and willingness to travel up to 50% and respond to after-hours issues.

What we offer

• Salary of $140,000-$150,000.
• Individual development, on-the-job training and career development programs.
• Paid parental leave, education assistance program and employee assistance program.
• Various healthcare plan options and 401(k).