An Operations Manager manages operations for a specific area within a company or organization. Supervises staff, oversees quality control, process improvement, and budget management for daily work activities. Has significant authority within their area of responsibility such as hiring, training, and managing staff.
at Amber Solvents in Bensenville, Illinois, United States Job Description
AMBER SOLVENT RECYCLING 1033
Fairway Drive, Bensenville, IL 60106 | 630-629-1600 | www.ambersolvents.com
Operations Manager Job Description Apply:
email resume/cover letter to: info@ambersolvents.com Department Operations Reports To President Salary $70,000 - $80,000 FLSA Status Exempt, Full-Time Location Bensenville, IL — on-site Position Summary The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day performance of Amber Solvent Recycling's Bensenville facility, overseeing solvent recycling operations, blend-to-spec and repackaging activities for the water treatment chemicals division, warehousing and receiving, quality control, and equipment maintenance. This role ensures product is processed, blended, and shipped safely, on schedule, and in full compliance with EHS, DOT, and customer specification requirements. The Operations acts as the primary point of accountability for plant safety, throughput, and product quality. Key Responsibilities Plan, schedule, and supervise daily operations across flexographic solvent recycling and water treatment chemical blend-to-spec/repackaging lines Oversee warehouse and receiving functions, including inbound inspection, proper hazmat storage, and inventory accuracy Manage quality control processes: incoming material testing, outgoing product spec verification, batch documentation, and Certificate of Analysis (COA) issuance Coordinate with Procurement/Supply Chain to align production scheduling with inbound raw material and supplier delivery timing Partner with Fleet/Delivery to ensure outbound orders are staged, weighed, and documented correctly Hire, train, and manage production, warehouse, and QC staff; enforce safety training and certification compliance Qualifications 5+ years of operations or production management experience, ideally in chemical manufacturing, distribution, or blending environments Working knowledge of hazmat handling, OSHA regulations, and RCRA waste requirements Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams (warehouse, QC, maintenance) in a fast-paced, safety-critical setting Strong working knowledge of inventory and batch-tracking systems Excellent organizational and written documentation skills To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
