Operations Supervisor
First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Brenntag scores A on the Alion truth index.
YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assume direct supervision of one or more departments.
- Assist in setting priorities and production schedules based on safety issues, customer needs, equipment failures, and other operational challenges.
- Aggressively pursue efficiency improvements.
- Develop redundancy through cross training within production departments. Manage personnel and assign manpower to the greatest need.
- Coach, guide, and develop direct reports. Hold all reports accountable for performance and safety.
- Execute performance reviews.
- Discuss and support pursuit of career progression.
Quality / Safety:
- Participate in quality/customer service meetings, assist in project development, drive assigned projects to completion.
- Ensure assignments for production are completed in a timely manner.
- Participate in monthly safety meetings and inspections.
- Drive plant-wide participation in and value-creation through the safety KPI program.
Housekeeping:
- Emphasize housekeeping to improve safety.
- Monitor and coordinate disposition of waste and nonconforming material.
- Manage and enforce production and safety standards.
Training:
- Train operations personnel and ensure maintenance of training records.
- HR- Assist with interviewing and onboarding new employees.
YOUR PROFILE
Education and Experience:
- 3 to 5 years supervisory experience, preferably in distribution and/or chemical industry.
- Review and approve plant invoices.
- Participate in customer and regulatory audits.
- Lead/participate in customer plant visits.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with both fellow employees and customers
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Driven, proactive individual who works well with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Computer skills sufficient to perform the job requirements (enterprise management software, Word, Excel, Outlook).
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)
INTERESTED?
We look forward receiving your application.
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