Operations Supervisor I — Production Scheduling & Safety Leader

Univar Solutions; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Production Scheduler and Plant Operations leader to coordinate daily production schedules in a chemical manufacturing facility. You will partner with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to balance demand, inventory, and equipment availability, while promoting safety and on‑time operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and an effective communicator who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of proven experience in operations.
• Knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation preferred.
• SAP or ERP systems experience required.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules to meet customer demand while balancing inventory, staffing, equipment availability, and plant capacity.
• Monitor production performance, adjust priorities as needed, and communicate updates across operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Support daily plant operations by leading shift communications, ensuring safe and compliant work practices, troubleshooting issues, coordinating maintenance, and driving achievement of production goals.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams to address operational issues and minimize downtime.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP systems

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Univar Solutions in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Production Scheduler and Plant Operations leader to coordinate daily production schedules in a chemical manufacturing facility. You will partner with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to balance demand, inventory, and equipment availability, while promoting safety and on‑time operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and an effective communicator who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.