Assistant Facility Manager- Baytown, TX

We are hiring an Assistant Facility Manager to lead chemical warehousing which supports our customers’ manufacturing plant. This full-time salaried position will report to the Facility Manager and is responsible for achieving safety, quality, productivity, and profitability objectives while assuring our customers receive reliable and cost-effective service. Further responsibilities include regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Oversee the daily operation of all chemical transactions and recordkeeping.
• Daily validation of regulatory information interfaced with the appropriate computer system.
• Communicate a positive/equitable work environment with team members.
• Coach employees using established Team Norms and completing Business Partnership Meetings and expectation reviews with teams.
• Oversee a diverse team’s performance and retention, through coaching and ensuring appropriate employee training.
• Oversee new hire orientation content for all employees and keep employee training up to date.
• Manage safety-related actions and documents, inspections, codes, design layouts, and security procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by creating and following standard operating procedures.
• Interface with contractors, customers, and official people, including Officers, and Supervisory Inspectors.
• Analyze building productivity and efficiency reports to control and manage direct expenses.
• Manage equipment needs and utilization as needed by understanding trend/business fluctuations.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of DOT, HAZWOPER, and other topics.
• Responsible for building maintenance inspections, day-to-day concerns, and maintenance requests with follow-up.
• Review other WSI facility methods & keep up to date on safety and operational changes.
• Cultivate and build a LEAN culture through process improvements and measurements.
• Execute cycle counting plans and maintain inventory accuracy to sustain the success of third-party inventory audits.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to respond to requests promptly and resolve issues quickly.
• Ability to lead a diverse workforce; to effectively develop employees and communicate objectives.
• Available during non-standard hours, access to a cell phone, and able to respond to after-hour emergencies.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, and technology equipment including WMS and (RF) Scanners.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge to implement warehouse safety and training programs.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Five years’ experience in managing daily operations of a HazMat Chemical Warehouse operation, preferred.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and GHS is preferred.
• Minimum three years of previous leadership experience.
• Minimum three years of experience working in a warehouse environment.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to use hands and fingers for computer keyboarding, and answer phone calls.
• Ability to communicate via the telephone using speaking and hearing skills.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the company.
• Must be able to walk without aid or support for prolonged periods over concrete, gravel, and grass.
• Ability to be exposed to hot and cold temperatures for extended periods of time and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat, as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform warehouse tasks for up to 12 hours in a single day.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms that are provided by the company.