Transportation Operations Manager Jobs in Springfield, MA

• Support Branch Operations Manager as necessary to keep the department running smoothly. This may include such diverse tasks as batch generation, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, inventory management, production prioritization and communication with customers.

• Create and receive orders in the BUS for designated raw materials. Verify product, freight costs and delivery date.

• Work with Purchasing and Key Account Coordinator to ensure Product codes, Batches, SDS and COA information is updated and ready to use when necessary.

• Dispatch Brenntag drivers and preferred carriers to arrange for pick-ups and deliveries when necessary. Assign trailers for loading and deliveries with correct products and quantities as specified by customers. Ensure the use of most cost-effective methods of transportation when timing permits.

• Operating a forklift & spotter truck

• Loading and unloading trucks

• Working in high/elevated areas

• Offloading rail cars & connecting/disconnecting rail cars

• Elevate supply and demand issues when appropriate to the Branch Operations Manager and Operations Supervisor to assist in the resolution of issues.

• Represent Brenntag Pacific in a professional manner.

• Observe, follow, and enforce all Brenntag Pacific Policies and Procedures.

• Attend all required training when scheduled unless absent from work.

• Any other production & warehouse duties required

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, and two years related experience and/or training. Bachelor's Degree from a four year college or university is a plus.

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

• Possess a thorough understanding of the BUS computer system.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

• Possess good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet time-sensitive deadlines.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish, and draw valid conclusions.

• Possess excellent written/oral communication skills.

• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.

• 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 leave

• Education assistance program

• Employee assistance program

• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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