The Role
Supervise chemical operations, site employees, facilities, equipment, and manufacturing activities. Ensure safe, compliant, efficient handling and delivery of quality products. Lead continuous improvement projects, manage budgets and KPIs, maintain equipment and facilities, resolve production and customer service issues, and ensure compliance with ISO, environmental, health, safety, and Responsible Distribution Canada standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Purpose of position:To supervise operations employees and plant/site assets ensuring safe, efficient and effective chemical handling activities which conform with corporate and local policies, while ensuring timely delivery of quality product that meets customer requirements.Reporting Structure:This position reports directly to the Senior Operations Manager West. Positions reporting to this role may or may not include the following (varies by District): Shift Supervisor; Operations Coordinator; Operations Clerk; Shipping Clerk; Work Leader; Lead Hand; Customer Service Representative; Dispatcher; Bulk Dispatcher; Maintenance Operator; Operator; Driver; Technician; Bulk Loader; Bulk Handler/Dispatcher; Quality Control Technician; Production Scheduler; Maintenance Lead Hand; Machinist/Millwright; Processor; Electrician; Filler; Pipefitter.Key Accountabilities:
- Leads and inspires a high performing Operations Team that supports Brenntag’s Core Values and the Brenntag Way execution for business conduct and compliance;
- 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 all facility and manufacturing activities to achieve required business objectives as set out by management while ensuring customer needs and requirements are met;
- Responsible for tracking site and project performance using appropriate KPIs, metrics, tools, and techniques.
- Responsible for planning, overseeing and leading continuous improvement projects from ideation through to completion.
- Maintains and recommends improvement for all manufacturing equipment, trucks, and plant facilities to maximize facility output and ensures installations or upgrades are conducted in accordance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations;
- Participates in the annual budgeting and planning process and manages operational budget (staffing, projects, captial expenditure ect.) within agreed upon budget parameters and principles;
- Resolves production issues related to customer service problems;
- Participates in assigned area emergency response preparedness;
- Administers and ensures compliance of all aspects of the site to ISO standards and Responsible Distribution Canada registrations;
- Ensures safety is the first priority and that all activities are conducted in accordance with quality, health, safety and environmental management systems as well as corporate and local policies.
- Knowledge of applicable provincial and federal regulations relating to chemical manufacturing/distribution
- Sound computer skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Previous experience/exposure with ERP systems, preferably SAP, would be considered an asset
- Superior decision making, time management, and leadership skills
- Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
- Competitive pay and incentives.
- Health and dental paid by company (with exception of LTD)
- DC pension plan matched 100% by employer up to 6%
- EFAP
- Starting 3 weeks' vacation
- Flexible work hours
- Gym/wellness subsidy
- Tuition reimbursement
- Maternity and paternal leave top-up
Skills Required
- 5+ years of previous work experience in chemical operations management
- Knowledge of applicable provincial and federal regulations relating to chemical manufacturing and distribution
- Sound computer skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Previous experience or exposure with ERP systems, preferably SAP
- Superior decision-making, time-management, and leadership skills
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The Company
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.
