Operations Supervisor

Role Purpose

The Site Operations Supervisor is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of site production, warehousing, and shipping activities. This role provides hands-on floor leadership, production scheduling coordination, inventory and administrative oversight, and acts as the primary site authority in the absence of site management. The position ensures alignment with Brenntag’s Core Values, regulatory obligations, and operational excellence standards.

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensures safety is the first priority and that all activities are conducted in accordance with Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) management systems, regulatory requirements, and corporate and local policies.
• Maintains a safe work environment at all times and reports unsafe conditions immediately to Site Management.
• Supports and follows Brenntag’s ‘Job 7’ product shipment best practices and compliance initiatives.
• Demonstrates Brenntag’s Core Values and the Brenntag Way in all aspects of business conduct.

Operations & Production Execution

• Supervises production and warehouse employee activities during assigned shifts to meet production targets and customer requirements safely and efficiently.
• Plans and communicates raw material and packaging requirements to the designated Product Coordinator to support plant processes.
• With Site Management approval, schedules site production in accordance with sales orders and operational priorities.
• Coordinates the timely movement and shipment of products.
• Supports production order scheduling and responds to unplanned or priority changes.
• Provides floor management, daily communication, and real-time operational coordination.

People Leadership & Workforce Management

• Leads, motivates, and develops a high-performing site team with Site Management.
• Participates in the selection, onboarding, evaluation, and ongoing training of site employees.
• Adjusts and posts employee schedules to meet production requirements, including unplanned demand with Site Management.
• Coordinates overtime with Site Management
• Acts as the primary supervisory delegate when Site Management is absent.

Inventory, Assets & Continuous Improvement

• Supports management of and accounts for inventory, including initiating cycle counts and inventory adjustments as required.
• Oversees effective utilization and management of the site tote fleet.
• Assists in maintaining plant assets, housekeeping standards, and safe working conditions.
• Conducts daily data analysis to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Provides recommendations on systems, tools, and processes to improve efficiency, safety, and employee effectiveness.

Administrative & Systems Support

• Supports Operations administrative staff with clerical duties and ERP (SAP) system transactions.
• Completes assigned administrative tasks and special projects from Site Management.
• Maintains accurate records and supports production, inventory, and compliance systems.

Technical Competencies & Qualifications

Education

• Secondary School Education required
• College Diploma in Chemistry, Business, or a related field preferred

Experience

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or production environment
• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling within a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or distribution environments considered an asset

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• ERP system experience preferred (SAP an asset)
• Exposure to compliance systems (e.g., CompliantPro) beneficial
• Knowledge of applicable provincial and federal regulations related to chemical manufacturing/distribution

Core Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities
• High attention to detail and operational discipline
• Ability to prioritize, adapt, and manage change in a fast-paced environment

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