Operations Manager I (Chemical Distribution)

Location: 2750 Southport Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29302, United States; onsite role.

Company

hirify.global is a global distributor of chemicals and ingredients serving healthcare, industrial, cleaning, construction, and other markets.

What you will do

• Manage safe, efficient, legal, and economical day-to-day terminal and customer-facing operations.
• Lead Yard Specialists and Operations Coordinators, including scheduling, training, performance evaluation, hiring, and employee communication.
• Manage the department budget and operating plan while supporting customer requirements and cost-effective order fulfillment.
• Oversee inventory management, quality processes, facility maintenance, housekeeping, security, and physical operations.
• Investigate incidents, communicate root causes, recommend corrective measures, and brief leadership on performance and improvement opportunities.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives and coordinate with transportation, sales, quality, and other internal departments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in operations.
• Experience with governmental requirements related to the chemical industry, including OSHA, EPA, RCRA, and DOT, preferred or demonstrated ability to attain such knowledge.
• Knowledge of chemical distribution facility operations and hazardous chemicals preferred.
• Experience working in ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Proven supervisory leadership ability, including communicating with, supporting, and motivating employees to achieve operational objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, analytical, multitasking, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with process improvement projects, department metrics, and significant or diverse workloads.
• HazMat or Hazwoper certification and the ability to lead emergency response situations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word; basic ERP knowledge, with SAP preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong work/life flexibility and an inclusive, collaborative work environment.
• Health, vision, and dental coverage, along with retirement and time-off programs.
• Targeted annual company bonus where applicable and annual salary reviews.
• Union benefits vary according to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.