Head of Operations (Warehouse & Transport)

Operations Manager

As an Operations Manager, you will manage all activities related to operations and development of customer services by performing the following duties personally or through Supervisors and Management Trainee. You will be responsible for employee acquisitions, training, mentoring and developing your staff. You will report to an Operations Director.

Look no further than joining a leading chemicallogisticsand transportation company—Rinchem.You’llbeat the forefront of revolutionizing supply chain managementandensuring the safe and reliable transportation of crucial chemicals worldwide. Work alongside a diverse team of experts, collaborating oncutting-edgesolutions that drive sustainability,optimizeoperations, and adhere to stringent safety standards.With each day presenting new challenges and chances for growth, a career in chemicallogisticsand transportation promises not only a stimulating work environment but also a chance to make a lasting difference in the world.

Rinchem is an innovative chemical management solutions provider with provenexpertisein creating and managing safe and efficient supply chains for high purity and pre-packaged chemicals,gases, and hazardous goods.Rinchemworkswith Fortune 500 and regional customersinexciting industrieslikesemiconductors and electronics,biotech,pharmaceutical,aerospaceand defense,and other manufacturing industries to streamline some of the most complex and demanding supply chains.Rinchem hasactive operations in the United States, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan, Ireland, and Malaysia.

Founded in1976,Rinchem provides its customers with world-classwarehousing,trucking,internationalfreightforwarding,logisticstechnology, anddataanalytics to bring the highest performance and value to its clients’ supply chains. The companymanagesa diverse network of temperature-controlledandhazardous materialwarehouses in locations across the globe. Additionally, Rinchem hasan extensive team ofhazmat-trained drivers and alarge fleetof specialtyvehicles includingtemperature-controlled, hazmat-customized trucks and trailers.Rinchem's transportation and warehousing network are linked through the company’s proprietary, web-enabled softwareChem-Star®that provides customers with real-time visibility into inventory location and status.

In 2022, Stonepeak Partners, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Rinchem. This partnership allows Rinchem to tap into Stonepeak's deep experience in owning and growing mission-critical infrastructure businesses globally. Exciting and challenging work that helps build the future of technology from the foundation up
Flexible working environment where you can fit life around work-we call that balance
Works with Director to understand budget and control local expenses in accordance with budget expectations
Responsible specifically for executing day to day business, leading local team, escalating issues, and coordinating with Director on their focus areas of implementing strategy, driving performance, resource planning and implementation
Collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory, material handling, and shipping requirements by understanding regulations; Ensures inventory compliance by conducting physical counts, reconciling with warehouse management system and following best practices
Responsible for working with Rinchem's Facility and Asset Management Team to maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement and maintaining One Rinchem Standard
Communicates with Operations Director and Accounting Team to achieve financial objectives by reviewing budgets; Retention and Training Teams to maintain warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
Responsible for employees and training to ensure understanding of role, responsibilities, company culture, and career development pathways
Manages warehouse staff performance by coaching, counseling, disciplining employees, and appraising job results
Continues professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; establishing personal networks; Anticipates and tracks market risks, operational needs, and industry standards to provide strategic solutions for key stakeholders
Plays a significant role in long-term planning, project status reporting, and initiating change control processes
Reviews metrics to identify trends and assess opportunities to improve processes and performance
4 Year Degree or comparable alternative of successful warehouse management experience
Experience with Six Sigma Lean principles and demonstrated understanding of application to logistics industry

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulatory requirements, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to speak effectively and persuasively before groups of customers, employees or executives of the organization
Computer Skills:

Proficiency in applicable programs, MS Office, Warehouse Management System experience, and related software

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Ability to qualify for any certifications necessary to manage and maintain a chemical warehouse

Ability to successfully complete and pass Rinchem Management/Supervisory Training

Business development acumen and demonstrated success and customer focus
Understanding of demands of working for demanding customers in a warehouse setting develops ideas, collaborates with others, presents persuasive arguments and successfully deploys continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to use effective performance management skills to train, develop and build a cohesive and successful team
Must be able to achieve high level of performance in operating a safe and productive warehouse

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us via email View email address on click.appcast.io includes providing opportunity and access for all people across differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, and socioeconomic background.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are important at Rinchem, and are critical to our success in living by our core values.

This includes providing opportunity and access for all people across differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status, and socioeconomic background.