Operations Manager

Company Overview
PVS Chemicals, Inc. is dedicated to enabling our world through the safe and reliable delivery of essential chemistry. Since 1945, we have provided sustainable solutions across diverse industries, including electronics, steel, agriculture, water treatment, and food processing. With a global presence and a commitment to safety and sustainability, we strive to add value to our customers, suppliers, and communities every day.

Job Overview
We are seeking an energetic and strategic Operations Manager to lead our operational teams and drive business excellence. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily operations, optimize processes, and develop strategies that enhance efficiency and profitability. Your leadership will ensure that our manufacturing and distribution activities align with our safety standards and sustainability goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Competencies

Knowledge of:

• General processing/operations principles.
• Usage and handling of compressed gases and industrial chemicals.
• S. Department of Transportation regulations if driving

Skill in:

• Oral communication.
• Directing others; providing performance feedback.
• Handling pressure.
• Basic mathematics, such as addition and subtraction of fractions and decimals

Ability to:

• Load and unload vehicles, using pallet jacks, forklifts and other equipment
• Organize work schedules
• Influence others (advise, persuade, negotiate, instruct & train).
• Deal with frustrating situations.
• Prepare reports.
• Recognize site alarms and malfunctions.
• Read and understand training materials
• Visualize the connections/relationships between piping, valves and other components of the filling and warehouse systems
• Provide quick reaction and immediate response to required situations

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Prepares work schedules
• Schedules interdistrict shipments
• Completes monthly inventories
• Enforces compliance with regulations and policies
• Supervises bleach manufacturing and compressed gas operations
• Enforces safe work practices and the use of personal protective equipment
• Orders and/or schedules the delivery of raw materials and products
• Assists with EPA and Homeland Security audits
• Prepares reports
• Conducts safety meetings
• Assists with training
• Maintains vehicle files

Major Duties/Critical Tasks Dependent on Structure and Size of Facility:

• Supervises bulk shipments
• Maintain PSM program
• Assists with hiring
• Supervises laboratory operations
• Performs safety inspections
• Schedules vehicle maintenance
• Assists in the packaging, manufacturing and loading areas
• Dispatches and supervises truck drivers
• Maintain all transportation assets DOT compliant
• Maintains daily inventories
• Maintains personnel files
• Monitors tank farm operations

Functional Behaviors:

A. Information Input/Use of Senses

• Identifies or recognizes objects, events, processes, or behavior in the work environment to determine the causes for malfunction or poor performance.
• Observes actions of people to verify supervisory or performance feedback.
• Visually inspects operating sites, cylinders and containers
• Hears alarm signals in order to follow safety procedures
• Uses sense of touch to help determine condition and presence of compressed gases in cylinders or containers

Work environment

• Excessive Noise
• Extreme Hot and Cold Temperatures
• Vibrations
• Different Atmospheric Conditions that depend on specific area to be worked in

Worker may be exposed to:

• Hazardous materials, Bleach, caustic, HCl and chlorine gas
• Outdoor weather conditions, working in salt yard and changing roof filters
• Work irregular hours, swing shifts, Day and Night Shifts with 12-hour shifts

Physical demands

• Climbs ladders to examine equipment.
• Frequently exerting forces equivalent to lifting up to approximately 50 pounds or occasionally 100 pounds.
• Stands in place for long periods of time while performing reconditioning and filling tasks
• Performs activities requiring finger dexterity, such as rebuilding or replacing valves
• Packaging tasks require stamina, due to almost continuous movement of the fingers, hands, and/or arms

Mental Processes

• Performs reconditioning and filling tasks that must be performed in the proper sequence
• Completes filling logs and other plant reports
• Solves problems requiring analysis of operations policies and procedures.
• Communicates policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations to operations employees.

Social and Psychological Context

• Works with production and delivery deadlines
• Safety concerns require quick and immediate response to certain situations, such as spills or leaks
• Frequently involved in interpersonal or social situations involving advising, persuading, or supervising.
• Company expects a professional demeanor and positive attitude when dealing with customers, vendors and employees.

Other

Position may require participation in community outreach activities and programs; public speaking and presentations to community/civic organizations may be expected

Travel required

• Travel to other plants may be required based on business needs

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma Required some college credit hours Preferred
• Two to five years' experience in a chemical processing and/or chemical packaging plant or warehouse Required
• Two to five years' experience in a supervisory role Required
• Ability to work overtime & a rotating schedule (additional hours, holidays and weekends based on business needs) Required
• Pre-employment testing, drug screen and physical exam Required
• Company satisfactory criminal background and MVR Required
• Reliable transportation Required
• Forklift certification, emergency response training (24-hour tech level) team leader or member certification, first aid, CPR certification, are all Required after hire

Above job description is not comprehensive and is subject to supervisor discretion, including periodic review and revision

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: PVS DX, Inc. values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS DX, Inc. makes all employment-related decisions based upon qualifications, merit and business needs.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending