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Brenntag; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Health plan options

401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag North America, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Warehouse and Production Supervisor to plan daily work, manage shifts, and coordinate with the Facility Manager.

You will lead a small team of operators in warehousing and production, monitor task execution, and ensure safety and quality compliance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3–5 years of management experience, and strong ERP/office software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years management experience in related capacity.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• 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

Math & reasoning

Leadership/management

ERP/desktop software literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 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 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

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)

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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