Operations Manager - Chemical Production

About the role

Brenntag is looking for an Operations Manager to supervise and coordinate operations and production at its facility. The role suits someone with a strong background in batch chemical production, excellent time management and a proven record of leadership in chemical manufacturing or a similar field.

Key responsibilities

• Manage facilities, assets and personnel safely and efficiently, in line with corporate and local policies, legislation and budgets
• Assist production departments and, if needed, directly supervise one or more of them
• Develop annual expense and capital budgets and control operational spending
• Develop process descriptions and associated training requirements, and set priorities and production schedules around safety, customer needs and equipment issues
• Pursue efficiency improvements, meet inventory and customer demand, and implement operating procedures that improve safety, quality and reliability
• Build redundancy through cross-training, manage manpower allocation and lead capital projects from start to finish
• Quality and safety: report hazards immediately, inspect facilities and equipment, take part in investigations, monthly safety meetings and inspections, and monitor waste and nonconforming materials
• Other: review and approve plant invoices, take part in customer and regulatory audits and plant visits, and lead or assist in plant-wide meetings
• Training: train operations personnel and keep training records
• Leadership: coach and develop direct reports, run performance reviews, mentor staff, and advise the operations manager on discipline

Required profile

• College degree or equivalent experience
• Strong background in batch chemical production
• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in distribution and/or the chemical industry
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision

Required skills

• Enterprise management software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Supervisory and leadership skills

What we offer

• Individual development, on-the-job training and career development programs
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program and employee assistance program
• Healthcare plans and 401(k)