Operations Supervisor: Lead Safe, Efficient Warehouse & Production

Airbus; Ontelaunee Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans

401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag North America, Inc. is seeking a shift supervisor to plan, coordinate, and optimize daily shift activities in our chemical distribution facility in Pennsylvania.

You will oversee warehouse and production tasks, ensure EHS compliance, and maintain operational continuity through effective communication with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes coaching frontline staff, driving improvements in safety, quality, and inventory control, and coordinating with Logistics, Customer Service,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Decision-making

Multitasking

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Warehouse management

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brenntag North America, Inc. is seeking a shift supervisor to plan, coordinate, and optimize daily shift activities in our chemical distribution facility in Pennsylvania.

You will oversee warehouse and production tasks, ensure EHS compliance, and maintain operational continuity through effective communication with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes coaching frontline staff, driving improvements in safety, quality, and inventory control, and coordinating with Logistics, Customer Service,