Brenntag

Operations Manager

Brenntag • $80K — $95K *
Billings, MT 59102In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree or equivalent experience required
  • Strong background in batch chemical production process mandatory
  • 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in distribution or chemical industry
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proactive, driven individual with leadership capabilities
  • Strong organizational skills with computer proficiency (Enterprise software, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

  • Manage operations and production facilities ensuring efficiency and safety
  • Assist and supervise production departments as needed
  • Develop and manage budgets to control operational expenses
  • Create training requirements and process descriptions
  • Set priorities and production schedules based on operational challenges
  • Pursue continuous efficiency improvements
  • Implement procedures to enhance safety and product quality

Benefits

  • Individual development and on-the-job training
  • Paid parental leave
  • Education assistance program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Healthcare plan options and 401(k)
Full Job Description
Your Role & Responsibilities

The Operations Manager is responsible for the supervision and coordination of operations and production at the facility. The position requires an individual with a strong background in batch chemical production process, excellent time management skills and a proven record of successful leadership skills in a chemical manufacturing industry, or a similar related field.

Responsibilities

Production:
  • Manage the operations facilities, assets, and personnel, ensuring that all operational activities are conducted safely, efficiently and effectively while ensuring conformance with all Corporate and local policies, programs, legislation and budgets.
  • Assist production departments and, if necessary, assume direct supervision of one or more departments.
  • Develop annual expense and capital budget and manage operational activities to control expenses incurred by operations in accordance with the operations budget expectations.
  • Development of process descriptions and subsequent training requirements.
  • Assist in setting priorities and production schedules based on safety issues, customer needs, equipment failures, and other operational challenges.
  • Aggressively pursue efficiency improvements.
  • Manage operational activities to meet inventory and customer demand requirements.
  • Develop and implement operating procedures which improve safety, improve product quality, and/or eliminate operational challenges.
  • Develop and maintain a positive work environment by actively driving employee initiatives aimed at enhancing engagement and satisfaction.
  • Develop redundancy through cross training within production departments. Manage personnel and assign manpower to the greatest need.
  • Assist/lead in driving Capital projects from inception to completion.


Quality/Safety:
  • Immediately report all conditions that either could have/or result in safety, quality, and environmental incidents.
  • Identify and recommend changes or improvements, where appropriate, that enhance quality, health, safety, and the efficiency of processes.
  • Inspect and verify the satisfactory performance of facilities, equipment, and processes.
  • Participate in quality/customer service meetings, assist in project development, drive assigned projects to completion.
  • Lead/participate in investigations. Ensure assignments for production and the lab investigations are completed in a timely manner.
  • Participate in monthly safety meetings and inspections.
  • Drive plant-wide participation in and value-creation through the safety KPI program.
  • Emphasize housekeeping to improve safety.
  • Monitor and coordinate disposition of waste and nonconforming material.
  • Manage and enforce production and safety standards.


Other Functions:
  • Review and approve plant invoices.
  • Participate in customer and regulatory audits.
  • Lead/participate in customer plant visits.


Training:
  • Lead/assist operations manager with plant wide meetings.
  • Train operations personnel and ensure maintenance of training records.


Leadership:
  • Leads and inspires a high performing Operations Team that supports Brenntag's Core Values and the Brenntag Way execution for business conduct and compliance.
  • Lead by example / be a "servant leader".
  • Coach, guide, and develop direct reports. Hold all reports accountable for performance and safety.
  • Mentor direct reports.
  • Execute performance reviews.
  • Discuss and support pursuit of career progression.
  • Advise operations manager on administration of discipline and issue disciplinary warnings when necessary.


Your Profile

Education & Experience
  • College degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Strong background in batch chemical production process required
  • 3 to 5 years supervisory experience, preferably in distribution and/or chemical industry.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with both fellow employees and customers.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Driven, proactive individual who works well with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent organizational skills. 8. Computer skills sufficient to perform the job requirements (enterprise management software, Word, Excel, Outlook).


OUR OFFER

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)


About Brenntag

Brenntag is a leading global chemical distributor. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany. Brenntag operates in more than 70 countries and has a portfolio of over 10,000 products, including industrial and specialty chemicals, as well as ingredients for food and pharmaceuticals. The company serves customers in a wide range of industries, such as agriculture, automotive, and construction. Brenntag is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using renewable energy sources and promoting the circular economy.
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Size
17,500 employees
Industry
Business Services
* Ladders Estimates

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