Supv Operations I

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the daily safe, efficient, legal and economical operations of assigned branch, including transportation, warehouse and tank farm. Facilitates compliance to corporate health, safety, and environmental affairs policies, including completion of all required training, documentation and record keeping. Supports sales efforts consistent with corporate and regulatory compliance, health, safety and environmental affairs standards. Supports branch health and safety program and conducts safety audits in conjunction with Branch Operations Manager. Assists Branch Operations Manager with conducting timely and detailed incident investigations and communicates root causes and recommends corrective and preventive measures. Regularly updates upper management on branch performance, including cost and productivity opportunities and issues, and branch or industry related trends.

Staff Supervision

• Counsels employees on work-related problems and provides guidance and direction.
• Conducts daily pre-shift meetings, communicates expectations to employees and maintains a supervisory presence throughout the branch.
• Covers for absent supervisors and performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures all employees have the required tools and training on matters related to safety, operation standards and department goals.
• Creates a positive work environment and fosters employee ownership of branch operations and performance.
• May oversee the completion of drug testing and medical surveillance as required.

Branch Administration

• General office work, email communications and correspondence with internal and external customers.
• Supports inspections and paperwork associated with hazardous waste generation and waste pickup transport.
• Participates in inspections from outside agencies (DOT, EPA, FDA, DHS).

Sales Support/Customer Service

• Supports Branch Operations Manager with maintaining budget and operating plans to achieve branch goals.
• Responsible for meeting customer requirements and fulfilling orders in a cost-effective manner using appropriate risk management and Standard Operating Procedures.

Quality Assurance

• Partners with appropriate departments to resolve product quality issues in an efficient and timely manner.

Inventory Management

• Responsible for cycle counts and physical inventory, including quarantined material.
• Supervises daily operations, including repack & transportation functions in inventory management system (e.g. UVX2000).

Facility Maintenance

• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Skills

• Supervisory Leadership; proven ability to communicate with, support, and motivate employees to achieve operational objectives.
• Analytical; ability to track, record and report department production.
• Experience with performance metrics and process improvement.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Excel and Word.
• High level of decision-making ability; balancing customer’s needs and company objectives.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements as it pertains to FDARP as applicable to the facility.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of chemical distribution and UNIVAR Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to operate all warehouse equipment.
• Ability to respond to emergency response situations.

Education

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years operations experience.
• Knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation is preferred.
• Working knowledge of governmental requirements related to the chemical industry; i.e. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, etc. is preferred or demonstrated ability to attain such knowledge.

Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market-aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

About the Role

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

Pay

Market-aligned pay and incentives are offered.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the business.