Operations Manager

Brenntag • St. Paul, MN

5d

About The Position

The Operations Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing all day-to-day operations of the plant, including production and production support. This role involves managing drivers and dispatching, ensuring accurate and timely completion of work, and collaborating with the District Operations Manager on compliance with company policies and government regulations. The position also requires identifying and resolving delivery problems, maintaining knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory programs, and ensuring adherence to safety programs. Coordination with Commercial and Operations Management is key to servicing customers safely and efficiently, while representing the company professionally.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and speak the English Language.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the chemical distribution business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management and personnel in a professional manner. This includes outside customers, all levels of regulatory authorities, agency enforcement/inspectors, and auditors.
• Possess thorough working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, and a minimum of 5 years related work experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Occasional to moderate travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Successfully coordinate and manage all day-to-day operations of the plant including production and production support.
• Manages all drivers and dispatching using the most efficient means practical while meeting customer expectations supporting the branch’s commercial goals and minimizing liability to the company.
• Ensure that all work is accurate and completed on time.
• Works with District Operations Manager to ensure compliance to applicable company policies and government regulations. This may include accident/incident investigations, hiring and termination decisions, and environmental, health, safety and quality issues.
• Identifies and resolves delivery problems and helps to ensure smooth movement of goods.
• Maintains a satisfactory knowledge of legislative and regulatory programs that affect operations.
• Ensure adherence and compliance to Brenntag Pacific safety program.
• Coordinates with Commercial and Operations Management to service customers in the safest most efficient manner possible.
• Represent Brenntag Pacific in a professional manner.

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 as well as 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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