Purpose of position:

To supervise operations employees and plant/site assets ensuring safe, efficient and effective chemical handling activities which conform with corporate and local policies, while ensuring timely delivery of quality product that meets customer requirements.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports directly to the General Manager.   Positions reporting to this role may or may not include the following (varies by District): Shift Supervisor; Operations Coordinator; Operations Clerk; Shipping Clerk; Work Leader; Lead Hand; Customer Service Representative; Dispatcher; Bulk Dispatcher; Maintenance Operator; Operator; Driver; Technician; Bulk Loader; Bulk Handler/Dispatcher; Quality Control Technician; Production Scheduler; Maintenance Lead Hand; Machinist/Millwright; Processor; Electrician; Filler; Pipefitter.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leads and inspires a high performing Operations Team that supports Brenntag’s Core Values and the Brenntag Way execution for business conduct and compliance;

• Contributes to the delivery of service excellence to both internal and external customer groups;

• Builds and maintains a positive work environment by actively driving employee initiatives aimed at enhancing engagement and satisfaction;

• Manages all facility and manufacturing activities to achieve required business objectives as set out by management while ensuring customer needs and requirements are met;

• Responsible for tracking site and project performance using appropriate KPIs, metrics, tools, and techniques.

• Responsible for planning, overseeing and leading  continuous improvement projects from ideation through to completion.

• Maintains and recommends improvement for all manufacturing equipment, trucks, and plant facilities to maximize facility output and ensures installations or upgrades are conducted in accordance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations;

• Participates in the annual budgeting and planning process and manages operational budget (staffing, projects, captial expenditure ect.) within agreed upon budget parameters and principles;

• Resolves production issues related to customer service problems;

• Participates in assigned area emergency response preparedness;

• Administers and ensures compliance of all aspects of the site to ISO standards and Responsible Distribution Canada registrations;

• Ensures safety is the first priority and that all activities are conducted in accordance with quality, health, safety and environmental management systems as well as corporate and local policies.

Technical Competencies

• Previous work experience in chemical operations management (5+ years)

• Knowledge of applicable provincial and federal regulations relating to chemical manufacturing/distribution

• Sound computer skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Previous experience/exposure with ERP systems, preferably SAP, would be considered an asset

• Superior decision making, time management, and leadership skills

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.

• Competitive pay and incentives.

• Health and dental paid by company (with exception of LTD)

• DC pension plan matched 100% by employer up to 6%

• EFAP

• Starting 3 weeks' vacation

• Flexible work hours

• Gym/wellness subsidy 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Maternity and paternal leave top-up

Brenntag Canada Inc. is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Brenntag Canada Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, record of offences, age, marital status, family status, religion, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable Canadian, provincial or local law.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of applicable law. Let us know if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with Brenntag Canada Inc. This collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of the application process. Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting. If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

Brenntag Canada Inc. is an inclusive employer.

Accommodation is available in accordance with the applicable law.

Brenntag TA Team