Brenntag North America is seeking a Tankfarm Supervisor to lead logistics and operations at the Midrand Tank farm. In this role, you will ensure the smooth coordination of warehousing, transportation, inventory, and tank farm activities, maintaining strict compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and safety guidelines.
What You'll Do
- Facilitate the implementation of all relevant warehousing and production regulations, policies, and guidelines.
- Manage all transportation activities to ensure timely deliveries and collections in your area of responsibility.
- Oversee effective, safe, accurate, and timely stock management.
- Manage inventory control for inbound and outbound liquid bulk, packed stock, and packaging materials.
- Conduct cycle counts through to validation.
- Perform stock forecasting to ensure minimum stock holding requirements are met.
- Monitor all bulk tank movements daily.
- Manage unsaleable stock control, including credit note administration.
- Respond promptly to internal and external customer queries.
- Oversee job observations, work instructions, and permits to work.
- Coordinate and lead monthly safety and operational meetings.
- Ensure strict adherence to SHEQ standards, including investigating and closing out non-conformances.
- Report and oversee general maintenance in the tank farm.
- Take responsibility for Process Safety Management within the Tankfarm.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years in logistics, warehousing, or operations management.
- A demonstrated track record of safety leadership and operational efficiency.
- Experience in stock management and inventory control.
- Proven skills in logistics planning and coordination.
- Knowledge of SHEQ compliance and safety management.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/WMS systems.
Nice to Have
- Proven experience in liquid bulk and/or packaging material management.
- Previous experience in a tank farm environment.
- Tertiary qualification in Chemical Operations, Production Management, or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering.
- SHEQ and Process Safety Management-related certifications.
Technical Stack
- MS Office
- ERP/WMS systems
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive and fair salary
- Retirement savings plan
- Professional development opportunities
Work Mode
This role is onsite at the Midrand Tank farm.
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.
