Operations Supervisor - Safety-First Warehouse & Production

Brenntag; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plan options

401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag is seeking a shift supervisor to plan, coordinate, and optimize shift activities within a chemical manufacturing context in the United States. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and operational excellence across warehousing and production tasks.

You will supervise a team of operators, monitor performance, and drive improvements while coordinating with Logistics, Customer Service, Quality, and Maintenance to meet objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising warehouse and production operations within chemical manufacturing, distribution, or bulk handling environments.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous material handling, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and production processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to motivate, develop, and manage frontline employees.
• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.

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

Warehouse supervision

Production operations

Hazardous material handling

WMS

ERP systems

MS Office

Tools

WMS

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brenntag is seeking a shift supervisor to plan, coordinate, and optimize shift activities within a chemical manufacturing context in the United States. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and operational excellence across warehousing and production tasks.

You will supervise a team of operators, monitor performance, and drive improvements while coordinating with Logistics, Customer Service, Quality, and Maintenance to meet objectives.