Foreman

Brenntag Chemicals Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans

401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag North America, Inc. seeks an experienced warehouse and production supervisor to oversee daily operations, delegate tasks, and ensure safety and quality in a chemical distribution setting.

You will lead a small team of operators, coordinate with the Facility Manager, track rail movements, and manage bi-annual inventory reporting while maintaining ERP and desktop system proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years management experience.
• Ability to interpret 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.
• Some environmental compliance knowledge 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Analytical thinking

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your Role

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.

Your Profile

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Job 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
- ## Some environmental compliance knowledge preferred

Experience in a chemical manufacturer or chemical distributor preferred

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)

INTERESTED?

We look forward receiving your application.

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