Operations Manager

Airbus; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plan options and 401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag North America, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to supervise production and coordinate daily facilities activities at our Billings, MT site. The role demands a strong background in batch chemical production, 3–5 years of supervisory experience, and proven leadership.

You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while managing budgets, training, and cross-functional teams. We offer development programs, education assistance, and health plans as part of Brenntag's commitment to its

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong background in batch chemical production process; 3–5 years supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Driven, proactive individual who works with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer skills with enterprise management software, Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Time management

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

3–5 years supervisory experience

Tools

Enterprise management software

Word

Excel

Outlook

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)

Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail] (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).

Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employee or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf.

Brenntag TA Team Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks.

We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.

Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients.

Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.

As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together.

We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization.

We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.

For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com