Production Supervisor

Brenntag; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Healthcare options

401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag in the United States seeks a Production Manager to oversee operational production and warehousing activities in the Henderson facility. You will assume responsibility in the supervisor's absence and coordinate department priorities.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery, with involvement in process descriptions and training records, and collaboration across teams to resolve production problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management or technical field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 4 years of front-line supervisory experience in a chemical or related industry, preferred.
• Ability to interface well with customers and understand company policies.
• Computer skills sufficient to efficiently perform the job requirements.
• Ability to understand and carry out process descriptions applicable to the job.
• Oral and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of the Production Manager's duties in his absence.
• Supervise specific department(s) directly.
• Review safety, production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to identify non-conformities.
• Develop and implement operating methods to improve product quality.
• Adjust production schedules and priorities based on safety audits, customer demands, and equipment issues.
• Assist departments when the supervisor is absent or on vacation.
• Monitor and coordinate disposition of non-conforming material.
• Coordinate hazardous waste functions.
• Monitor regulatory postings.
• Participate in customer plant visits.
• Maintain and oversee training records.
• Monitor and train production personnel per the Operations Regulatory & Training Manual.
• Participate in monthly safety inspections and meetings.
• Assist with development of Process Descriptions and training requirements.

Skills

Front-line supervision

Customer service

Interface with customers

Computer skills

Policy compliance

Process descriptions

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or technical field, or equivalent experience

4 years of front-line supervisory experience in a chemical or related industry

Job description

Ensure the execution of operational production and warehousing processes for department.

Job Description:

• Perform all aspects of the Production Manager's duties in his absence.
• Assume authority for the direct supervision of specific department(s).
• Assist in reviews and analysis of safety, production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of non-conformity with product specifications, or operating or production problems.
• Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate production/operating problems and improve product quality.
• Assist in revising production schedules and priorities as a result of safety audits, customer demands, equipment failure, and operating problems.
• Assist each production department when the Departmental Supervisor goes on vacation or is absent.
• Monitor and coordinate disposition of non-conforming material.
• Coordinate hazardous waste functions.
• Monitor and control Regulatory postings.
• Participate in customer plant visits.
• Responsible for maintenance of and overseeing training records.
• Responsible for monitoring and training production personnel as required by the BMS Operations Regulatory & Training Manual.
• Participate in monthly safety inspections and safety meetings.
• Assist production personnel in the development of Process Descriptions and subsequent training requirements.

Your Profile

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor'sdegree in management or technical field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 4 years of front-line supervisory experience in a chemical or related industry, preferred
• Thorough understanding of the importance of customer service and the ability to work cooperatively with other branches,departments, and personnel in meeting customer needs.
• Ability to interface well with customers.
• Computer skills sufficient to efficiently perform the job requirements
• Ability to understand and comply with all company policies and procedures pertinent to the operation of the Branch.
• Ability to understand and carry out process descriptions applicable to the job.
• Ability to interface and communicate well. (Oral and written).

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)

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.

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