Assistant Operations Manager

Assistant Operations Manager

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As an Assistant Operations Manager you will be reporting directly to the Operations Manager.  Actively participates in all l aspects of facility and operational management, serves as assistant to the Manager, and supports Supervisors to assure operations meet targets and maintain standards.  Maintains safety and accuracy on assigned shift and ensures that employee morale remains high. 

WHY RINCHEM 

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling career that combines innovation, efficiency, and global impact? Look no further than joining a leading chemical logistics and transportation company—Rinchem. As a vital player in this dynamic industry, you'll experience firsthand the unparalleled opportunities it offers. You’ll be at the forefront of revolutionizing supply chain management and ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of crucial chemicals worldwide. Work alongside a diverse team of experts, collaborating on cutting-edge solutions that drive sustainability, optimize operations, and adhere to stringent safety standards. With each day presenting new challenges and chances for growth, a career in chemical logistics and transportation promises not only a stimulating work environment but also a chance to make a lasting difference in the world.  

Rinchem is an innovative chemical management solutions provider with proven expertise in creating and managing safe and efficient supply chains for high purity and pre-packaged chemicals, gases, and hazardous goods. Rinchem works with Fortune 500 and regional customers in exciting industries like semiconductors and electronics, biotech, pharmaceutical, aerospace and defense, and other manufacturing industries to streamline some of the most complex and demanding supply chains. Rinchem has active operations in the United States, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan, Ireland, and Malaysia. 

Founded in 1976, Rinchem provides its customers with world-class warehousing, trucking, international freight forwarding, logistics technology, and data analytics to bring the highest performance and value to its clients’ supply chains. The company manages a diverse network of temperature-controlled and hazardous material warehouses in locations across the globe. Additionally, Rinchem has an extensive team of hazmat-trained drivers and a large fleet of specialty vehicles including temperature-controlled, hazmat-customized trucks and trailers. Rinchem’s transportation and warehousing network are linked through the company’s proprietary, web-enabled software Chem-Star® that provides customers with real-time visibility into inventory location and status. 

In 2022, Stonepeak Partners, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Rinchem. This partnership allows Rinchem to tap into Stonepeak’s deep experience in owning and growing mission-critical infrastructure businesses globally. Join Rinchem and be part of shaping a brighter future for global technology. 

WHY YOU’LL LIKE THIS JOB

• Great people and a great place to work
• Exciting and challenging work that helps build the future of technology from the foundation up
• Flexible working environment where you can fit life around work—we call that balance
• Opportunity to guide and lead others while furthering your career 

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for facility activities in absence of Facility Manager (see primary responsibilities of facility manager)  
• Serves as manager in charge on assigned shift  
• Responsible for the safety of all employees and the efficient performance of their duties  
• Ensures all employees on shift are fully trained and proficient in assigned duties  
• Schedules for the most effective use of labor, using overtime as a tool when needed  
• Responsible for Showcase Standards on assigned shift  
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining Corporate and CSC goals through use of identified metrics  
• Develop strategies for better workplace efficiency and goal achievement  
• Address employee and customer concerns  
• Making recommendations for continuous improvement of current processes  
• Fills in for Supervisor when absent (Must have proficient working knowledge of Supervisor responsibilities must be able to proficiently perform at least one Team Member’s duties)  
• Leads and participates in projects; promotes project management excellence; demonstrates working knowledge of six sigma and lean principles  
• Responsible to learn and show proficiency in Facility Management functions including, but not limited to employee performance management, budgeting and cost control; asset management; intercompany communication, customer relationships and development, etc.  
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned by Operations Manager 

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or other related field.  
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in customer service, order fulfilment, inside sales, or similar role.  

Communication Skills:  

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals  
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence  
• Ability to speak effectively and persuasively before groups of customers or employees of organization  
• Ability to effectively relate to all levels of employees, and build and maintain successful relationships

Computer Skills:  

• Proficiency in applicable programs

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Ability to obtain Rinchem Supervisor/Management Trainee Certification  
• Ability to obtain other certifications as required for position  
• Ability to learn and maintain a working knowledge of all regulatory subject matter needed to maintain compliance in warehouse activities  

Other Skills and Abilities:  

• Excellent project and time management skills. 

Other Qualifications:  

• The physical demands of the job representative of essential functions to perform the position.  These demands will vary based on the position and if there are specific requirements they are outlined below.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us via email at [email protected] so we can connect you with someone that can assist you.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU 

Our aim is to foster a culture where every member of Rinchem feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve individual and corporate goals with character, competence, and commitment. This includes providing opportunity and access for all people across differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, and socioeconomic background.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are important at Rinchem, and are critical to our success in living by our core values.

Our aim is to foster a culture where every member of Rinchem feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve individual and corporate goals with character, competence and commitment. This includes providing opportunity and access for all people across differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status, and socioeconomic background.