Univar Solutions

Operations Manager

Univar Solutions

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chester • Virginia • United States

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ERP

About the role

  • Manages the daily safe, efficient, legal and economical operations associated with terminals and customer interactions
  • 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
  • Implements and manages applicable health and safety program
  • Conducts timely and detailed incident investigations and communicates root causes and recommends corrective and preventive measures to the District Operations Manager
  • Regularly briefs upper management on performance, including cost and productivity opportunities and issues, and branch or industry related trends
  • Maintains a supervisory presence throughout the branch; ensures daily pre-shift meetings are held, and regularly communicates expectations to employees
  • Manages day-to-day work activities to ensure operational goals and objectives are met
  • 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
  • Oversees the completion of drug testing and medical surveillance as required
  • Leads interviewing, hiring, training and evaluating personnel
  • Develops email communications and correspondence with internal and external customers
  • Regularly participates in District LOB Business Meetings
  • Prepares and presents comprehensive Branch Reviews to Leadership
  • Responsible for meeting customer requirements and fulfilling orders in a cost effective manner using appropriate risk management and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Ensures company quality processes are adhered to at the local level
  • Partners with appropriate departments, internal and terminals, to resolve product quality issues in an efficient and timely manner
  • Directs inventory management process; researches and resolves discrepancies with appropriate personnel as needed
  • Ensures proper maintenance, upkeep and housekeeping of owned/leased facilities
  • Resolves facility maintenance issues with appropriate personnel and reports safety concerns
  • Maintains close security and control over physical operations
  • Implements initiatives to improve operations
  • Proactively identifies and leads process improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years experience in operations
  • Experience with governmental requirements related to the chemical industry; i.e. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, etc. preferred or demonstrated ability to attain such knowledge
  • Knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation preferred
  • Working knowledge of hazardous chemicals preferred
  • Experience working in ERP systems, SAP preferred
  • Supervisory Leadership; proven ability to communicate with, support, and motivate employees to achieve operational objectives
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills
  • Able to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a team environment
  • Analytical; ability to track, record and report department metrics
  • Process improvement projects
  • High level of decision-making ability; balancing customers’ needs and company objectives
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload
  • HazMat certification or Hazwoper Certification
  • Ability to lead in emergency response situations
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Excel and Word
  • Basic understanding of ERP systems, SAP preferred
Benefits
  • Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage
  • Industry-leading retirement and time off programs
  • Union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
operations managementincident investigationinventory managementprocess improvementrisk managementdata analysischemical distributionhazardous materials handlingcompliance with OSHAcompliance with EPA
Soft Skills
supervisory leadershipverbal communicationwritten communicationmulti-taskingprioritizationanalytical thinkingdecision-makingorganizational skillsemployee motivationteam collaboration
Certifications
HazMat certificationHazwoper certification