This position is responsible for the short and long-term Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and operational effectiveness of these sites in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Ideal candidates with have the experience and talent to develop and maintain a strong, high performing, engaged team of employees to ensure that the day-to-day activities are executed effectively and efficiently with a high focus on Customer Excellence. They will also have experience working with logistics systems to maximize our operating performance.
Leads and inspires a high performing Operations Team that supports Brenntag’s Core Values and the Brenntag Way execution for business conduct and compliance
Ensures safety is the first priority and that all activities are conducted in accordance with quality, health, safety, and environmental management system as well as corporate and local policies
Contributes to the delivery of service excellence to both internal and external customer groups
Builds and maintains a positive work environment by actively driving employee initiatives aimed at enhancing engagement and satisfaction
Manages operational activities to meet inventory and customer demand requirements
Ensures staff are appropriately trained in emergency response, health and safety, and in the minimization of environmental impacts of plant operational activities
Develops annual expense and capital budgets and manages operational activities to control expenses incurred by operations in accordance with the operations budget expectations
Immediately reports all conditions that either could have or result in safety, quality, and environmental incidents
Inspects and verifies the satisfactory performance of facilities, equipment, and processes, develops and recommends changes where necessary, and ensures that work areas are appropriately maintained, organized, and functional
Identifies and recommends changes or improvements, where appropriate, that enhance quality, health, safety, and the efficiency of processes
Develop a succession plan by coaching, training, and involvement.
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface and communicate in a professional manner with diverse employees at all levels of the organization.
Computer skills (Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, etc.) sufficient to perform the job requirements and the ability to develop computer skills in step with future needs of the organization.
Strong desire to learn, grow and lead.
Flexibility in handling assignments.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow through on projects.
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Industrial Management or related field; or commensurate of education and experience.
3-5 years working experience in an industrial environment.
Management experience required.
- 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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What We Do
We are the global market leader in full-line range of chemical & ingredient products and value-added services. Our more than 17,500 employees provide tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions. Our full-line portfolio comprises specialty and industrial chemicals and ingredients of a world-class supplier base. Building on our long-standing experience, unmatched global reach and local excellence, we work closely alongside our partners to make their business more successful. We operate a unique global network with about 600 locations in 72 countries.
