Operations Supervisor

About the role

The Operations Supervisor position is located at the Quadra Chemicals Inc. Chemical Transloading Terminal in Solomon, Arizona. It is a permanent, full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular operations duties in compliance with Quadra’s internal safety processes and procedures.
• Receive, store, ship all stock items as defined by Quadra’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Handle physical and administrative duties related to railcar unloading bulk liquids, including Hazardous Materials.
• Conduct site inspections, hazard assessments, and report findings.
• Participate in spill response, incident reporting, and investigations.
• Maintain site efficiency and drive continuous improvements.
• Communicate with stakeholders to provide the highest level of service to customers.
• Comply with all municipal, county, state, and federal safety programs (HAZCOM, DOT, ISO, FRA, OSHA, etc.).
• Participate in related training as required and maintain relevant certifications.
• Process paperwork (Pick Slips, Bill of Lading (BoL), Certificates of Analysis (CofA) and cover sheet).
• Monitor daily shipment schedules to ensure orders are met with customer needs and expectations.
• Lead physical inventory counts, ensuring accurate inventory (quantity/lots/locations).
• Regularly communicate with Logistics, Customer Service and Procurement functions to ensure operational and customer requirements are met.
• Maintain working relationships with local vendors to meet operational requirements (PPE, hoses, fittings, etc.).
• Collaborate with Regional Operations Manager on development of site-specific policies and procedures.
• Communicate with carriers and railroad service partners.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in transloading bulk chemicals.
• Experience with handling Hazardous Materials.
• Knowledge of HAZCOM, DOT.
• Experience with safe rail operations and best work practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with simple chemical blending.
• Experience in promoting a safe work environment.
• Completed high-school diploma or equivalent.
• Good general physical condition: ability to lift 50 lbs, climb a 12 ft vertical ladder, and work outside.
• Team spirit, motivation, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, great ability to communicate and solve different issues.
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to comply with all PPE requirements, including physicals.