Regional Operations Manager

Your Role & ResponsibilitiesJob Summary: The Regional Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the daily operations of multiple distribution facilities within the assigned district. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and strong team performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a proven record in chemical distribution or manufacturing, a deep commitment to safety, and the ability to drive results through people and process. Job Description: Safety Leadership:Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and federal/state/local requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT).Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks and hazards.Ensure all sites meet or exceed internal safety and environmental performance metrics.Operational Excellence:Oversee the daily operations multiple distribution locations, ensuring efficient product handling, storage, transportation, and customer delivery.Develop and implement operational strategies that improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance service qualities.Ensure proper inventory management, facility maintenance, and equipment reliability.Support capital project planning and execution.People and Performance Management:Lead, mentor, and develop site managers and their teams to build strong leadership pipelines and operational expertise.Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Conduct regular performance reviews and ensure alignment with company goals.Regulatory Compliance and Quality:Ensure all facilities operate in full compliance with regulatory and industry standards, including chemical handling, storage, and transportation requirements.Maintain audit readiness and support inspections by regulatory agencies.Partner with EHS, Quality, and compliance teams to maintain certifications and reporting requirements.Strategic and Financial Management:Develop and manage operational budgets for the area of responsibility.Monitor KPIs and operational performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing action plans.Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to support growth initiatives and customer satisfaction.Your Profile Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or similar field.5+ years of operations or plant management experience or commensurate level of education and experience. Experience in the chemical distribution, manufacturing, or logistics industry strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (OSHA, DOT, EPA, HAZMAT).Proven leadership, communication, and people development skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Demonstrated commitment to safety as a core operational value. Ability to travel within assigned region (up to 50%).Must be able to wear required PPE and work in chemical handling environments. Ability to respond to after-hours operational issues if needed. Motivated and task oriented.Salary: $140,000-150,000Our 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 leaveEducation assistance programEmployee assistance programVarious healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)​Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to or view the poster at .Brenntag TA TeamSummaryLocation: USA / BPI / ChandlerType: Full time