Operations Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Airbus; Reading, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plan options

401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag North America, Inc. is seeking a skilled Shift Supervisor to plan and coordinate daily shift activities across warehouse and production functions. You will lead a team, assign work, monitor performance, and ensure safe, compliant operations in a chemical handling environment.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to meet operational goals, drive improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency, and develop frontline staff while upholding strict regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising warehouse and production operations in a chemical manufacturing, distribution, or bulk handling environment.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous material handling, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and production processes.
• Demonstrated leadership with ability to motivate, develop, and manage frontline employees.
• Proficiency in WMS, ERP, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and optimize shift activities and lead daily shift operations.
• Oversee warehousing and production activities, including material handling, packaging, and inventory movements.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) standards and OSHA regulations.
• Monitor performance, provide coaching, and manage attendance and production documentation.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Customer Service, Quality, Maintenance, and Plant Management to support objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on safety, productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

WMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Duties

Plan, coordinate, and optimize shift activities while maintaining effective communication and alignment with other shift supervisors to ensure seamless operational continuity. Lead and manage daily shift operations by delegating responsibilities, assigning work priorities, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and follow-up to ensure productivity and accountability. Oversee warehousing and production activities, including bulk loading and unloading, material handling, packaging, filling, mixing, blending, and inventory movements in compliance with operational procedures. Ensure strict adherence to all Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS), regulatory, and quality standards, fostering a strong safety-first culture throughout the facility. Monitor operational performance and address issues proactively to minimize downtime, improve efficiency, and maintain customer service levels. Execute and review shift-related administrative functions, including production documentation, inventory transactions, shipping and receiving records, work orders, and employee attendance reporting. Supervise, coach, and develop a team of warehouse and production operators, promoting teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement. Coordinate with cross-functional departments including Logistics, Customer Service, Quality, Maintenance, and Plant Management to support operational objectives. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, and cost control. Ensure compliance with company policies, hazardous chemical handling procedures, OSHA regulations, and applicable industry standards.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience supervising warehouse and production operations within a chemical manufacturing, distribution, or bulk handling environment.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous material handling, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and production processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage frontline employees.
• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

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)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail] (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).

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About Brenntag

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