Chemical Operations Manager

Company Description Pfaltz & Bauer, Inc. (P&B) is a long-established supplier of research and fine chemicals, offering over 25,000 specialty products for laboratory, research, and manufacturing applications. Founded in 1900 and now operating from a 62,000-square-foot facility in Waterbury, CT, P&B provides a broad range of organics, inorganics, organometallics, biologicals, dyes, fragrances, flavors, stable isotopes, and other specialty reagents. The company is known for rare and hard-to-find chemicals, many of which are uniquely available from P&B, along with custom packaging, bulk quantities, and blanket order inventory services. P&B serves global markets including pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, electronics, energy, industrial companies, academic institutions, and public and governmental research organizations. Fast turnaround and comprehensive technical and in-house laboratory services support customers’ research and production needs.Role Description The Chemical Operations Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Waterbury, CT, responsible for overseeing day-to-day chemical warehouse and production operations. This role manages inventory handling, packaging, labeling, and dispatch of research and fine chemicals to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The manager coordinates workflow across receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping, while optimizing processes for efficiency and accuracy. Key responsibilities include supervising operations staff, enforcing chemical handling and safety protocols, maintaining documentation and records, and partnering with quality, sales, and laboratory teams to meet customer requirements. The role also focuses on continuous improvement in operational procedures, equipment utilization, and resource planning to support P&B’s broad and time-sensitive product offerings.Qualifications Chemical operations and inventory management skills, including experience with chemical warehousing, stock control, and order fulfillment.Knowledge of chemical safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, DOT, hazardous materials handling).Experience in process improvement, workflow optimization, and operational planning within a chemical or manufacturing environment.People management skills, including team leadership, training, scheduling, and performance oversight in an operations setting.Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to detail in labeling, records, and compliance tracking.Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with laboratory, quality assurance, sales, and logistics teams.Proficiency with basic computer applications and inventory/ERP systems used in chemical or industrial operations.Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience considered.Prior experience in chemical distribution, fine chemicals, or specialty manufacturing is highly beneficial.