Operations Manager

Rinchem Company, Inc.; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rinchem Company, Inc. is hiring an Operations Manager to lead operations and development of customer services. You will manage a local team, recruit and train staff, and report to an Operations Director.

You will drive budget adherence, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across warehousing and distribution activities while coordinating with the Director and Accounting. Growth opportunities exist in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 4 Year Degree or equivalent in a relevant field or successful warehouse management experience.
• Minimum of four years of progressive responsibility in a warehouse or logistics setting.
• Experience with Six Sigma Lean principles and demonstrated understanding of application to logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Works with Director to understand budget and control local expenses in accordance with budget expectations.
• Execute day-to-day operations, lead local team, escalate issues, and implement strategy with Director input.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; advise stakeholders on required actions.
• Coordinate with Safety, Health, and Environment teams.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by physical counts and WMS reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Facility and Asset Management to optimize warehouse layouts and equipment needs.
• Communicate with Operations Director and Accounting to meet financial objectives.
• Schedule staff to meet stakeholder requirements; coach and develop warehouse staff.

Skills

Reading documents

Written reports

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

4 Year Degree or equivalent

4+ years in warehouse/logistics

Six Sigma Lean principles

Tools

MS Office

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Related software

Job description

Operations Manager

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As an Operations Manager, you will manage all activities related to operations and development of customer services by performing the following duties personally or through Supervisors and Management Trainee. You will be responsible for employee acquisitions, training, mentoring and developing your staff. You will report to an Operations Director.

WHY RINCHEM

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling career that combines innovation, efficiency, and global impact? Look no further than joining a leading chemicallogisticsand transportation company—Rinchem.As a vital player in this dynamic industry,you'llexperience firsthand the unparalleled opportunities it offers.You’llbeat the forefront of revolutionizing supply chain managementandensuring the safe and reliable transportation of crucial chemicals worldwide. Work alongside a diverse team of experts, collaborating oncutting-edgesolutions that drive sustainability,optimizeoperations, and adhere to stringent safety standards.With each day presenting new challenges and chances for growth, a career in chemicallogisticsand transportation promises not only a stimulating work environment but also a chance to make a lasting difference in the world.

Rinchem is an innovative chemical management solutions provider with provenexpertisein creating and managing safe and efficient supply chains for high purity and pre-packaged chemicals,gases, and hazardous goods.Rinchemworkswith Fortune 500 and regional customersinexciting industrieslikesemiconductors and electronics,biotech,pharmaceutical,aerospaceand defense,and other manufacturing industries to streamline some of the most complex and demanding supply chains.Rinchem hasactive operations in the United States, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan, Ireland, and Malaysia.

Founded in1976,Rinchem provides its customers with world-classwarehousing,trucking,internationalfreightforwarding,logisticstechnology, anddataanalytics to bring the highest performance and value to its clients’ supply chains. The companymanagesa diverse network of temperature-controlledandhazardous materialwarehouses in locations across the globe. Additionally, Rinchem hasan extensive teamofhazmat-trained drivers and alarge fleetof specialtyvehicles includingtemperature-controlled, hazmat-customized trucks and trailers.Rinchem’stransportation and warehousing network are linked through the company’s proprietary, web-enabled softwareChem-Star®that provides customers with real-time visibility into inventory location and status.

In 2022, Stonepeak Partners, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Rinchem. This partnership allows Rinchem to tap into Stonepeak’s deep experience in owning and growing mission-critical infrastructure businesses globally. Join Rinchem and be part of shaping a brighter future for global technology.

WHY YOU’LL LIKE THIS JOB

• Great people and a great place to work
• Exciting and challenging work that helps build the future of technology from the foundation up
• Flexible working environment where you can fit life around work—we call that balance
• Opportunity to guide and lead others while furthering your career

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Director to understand budget and control local expenses in accordance with budget expectations
• Responsible specifically for executing day to day business, leading local team, escalating issues, and coordinating with Director on their focus areas of implementing strategy, driving performance, resource planning and implementation
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory, material handling, and shipping requirements by understanding regulations; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising stakeholders on needed actions
• Coordinates with key stakeholders (Safety, Health, and Environment).
• Ensures inventory compliance by conducting physical counts, reconciling with warehouse management system and following best practices
• Responsible for working with Rinchem’s Facility and Asset Management Team to maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement and maintaining One Rinchem Standard
• Communicates with Operations Director and Accounting Team to achieve financial objectives by reviewing budgets; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and possible corrective actions
• Meets or exceeds warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees to meet stakeholder requirements; following up on work results Responsible for closely aligning with Rinchem’s Recruiting and
• Retention and Training Teams to maintain warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
• Responsible for employees and training to ensure understanding of role, responsibilities, company culture, and career development pathways
• Manages warehouse staff performance by coaching, counseling, disciplining employees, and appraising job results
• Continues professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Collaborates with Rinchem Leadership, subject matter experts, key stakeholders, and peers to achieve strategic goals
• Anticipates and tracks market risks, operational needs, and industry standards to provide strategic solutions for key stakeholders
• Plays a significant role in long-term planning, project status reporting, and initiating change control processes
• Reviews metrics to identify trends and assess opportunities to improve processes and performance
• Identifies and investigates issues to establish solutions, remove barriers, and escalates to key stakeholders as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

ExperienceandEducation:

• 4 Year Degree or comparable alternative of successful warehouse management experience
• Minimum of four years of progressive responsibility in a warehouse or logistics setting
• Experience with Six Sigma Lean principles and demonstrated understanding of application to logistics industry

CommunicationSkills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulatory requirements, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively and persuasively before groups of customers, employees or executives of the organization
• Ability to effectively relate to all levels of employees and build and maintain successful relationships

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in applicable programs, MS Office, Warehouse Management System experience, and related software

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Ability to qualify for any certifications necessary to manage and maintain a chemical warehouse
  
• Ability to successfully complete and pass Rinchem Management/Supervisory Training

OtherQualifications:

• Business development acumen and demonstrated success and customer focus
• Understanding of demands of working for demanding customers in a warehouse setting develops ideas, collaborates with others, presents persuasive arguments and successfully deploys continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to use effective performance management skills to train, develop and build a cohesive and successful team
• Excellent observation skills
• Must be able to achieve high level of performance in operating a safe and productive warehouse

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us via email [e-mail] we can connect you with someone that canassistyou.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our aim is to foster a culture where every member of Rinchem feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve individual and corporate goals with character, competence, and commitment. This includes providing opportunity and access for all people across differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, and socioeconomic background.