Foreman

Brenntag • Chicago, IL

28d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for planning daily work, coordinating with production reports and employees, and managing the shift by delegating duties, assigning tasks, monitoring execution, and following up with team members. The Foreman oversees warehouse operations including bulk loading, unloading, filling, mixing, and blending activities, while ensuring adherence to safety and quality guidelines. This position also executes selected administrative activities, leads a small team of operators in warehousing and production, coordinates daily activities with the Facility Manager, and keeps track of and reports daily on rail moves and activity. Additionally, the role involves bi-annual physical inventory reporting and coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years management experience, related capacity
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Strong mathematical and reasoning skills
• Strong computer skills including understanding of ERP systems and desktop applications

Nice To Haves

• Some environmental compliance knowledge preferred
• Experience in a chemical manufacturer or chemical distributor preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan daily work and coordinate with production report and employees.
• Manage the shift by delegating duties, assigning tasks, monitoring task execution, and following up with all team members.
• Oversees warehouse operations including bulk loading, unloading, filling, mixing and blending activities.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality guidelines.
• Execute selected administrative activities related to the work.
• Lead small team of operators in warehousing and production.
• Coordinate daily activities with Facility Manager.
• Keep track of and report daily on Rail moves and activity.
• Bi-Annual physical inventory reporting and coordination.

Benefits

• 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
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level