US-District Operation Manager

Univar Solutions • Houston, TX

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the General Manager the District Operations Manager ensures the daily safe, efficient, legal, and economical operation of all branches in assigned District, including transportation, warehouse and tank farm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• HazMat certified, Hazwoper Certified, CVI.
• 7+ years’ experience in operational leadership.
• Strong supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills in coaching and team building with all levels of people in the organization.
• High level of decision-making ability, balancing customers’ needs and company objectives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload.
• Leadership abilities that are recognized by peers and subordinates.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of chemical distribution.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation. Local, State and Federal regulations affecting facilities in area of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of governmental requirements related to the chemical industry, i.e. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, etc. or proven ability to attain such knowledge.
• 25-50% Travel throughout the district. Overnight travel required.

Responsibilities

• 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 emergency response teams across District.
• Manages district health and safety program and conducts safety audits in conjunction with company policies and requirements.
• Ensures comprehensive incident investigations are conducted in a timely manner, confirms identification of root causes and implementation of corrective and preventative measures.
• Regularly communicates District performance, opportunities and issues, and branch or industry related trends to leadership.
• Ensures branches in assigned District foster and maintain a positive work environment.
• Leads all operations personnel assigned to District.
• Manages salary plan, personnel development, hiring, promoting and termination of assigned employees.
• Evaluates skill gaps with direct reports and staff and partners with Human Resources on development programs for subordinates.
• Conveys performance expectations and implications to departments and teams.
• Oversees compliance with all training requirements and needs of district staff.
• Mentors subordinate leaders in appropriate personnel management and models expected performance.
• Communicates and reinforces roles and responsibilities within branches.
• Provides effective and frequent communication flow from senior leadership to assigned branches.
• Develops budget and operating plans for all branches in assigned District in coordination with district and regional management. Oversees budget and operating plans for branches within the district and monitors and directs achievement of branch goals.
• Regularly participates in District Business Meetings.
• Prepares and presents comprehensive District Reviews to Leadership.
• Ensures cooperation between Operations and Commercial team.
• Ensures company quality processes are adhered to at the district level.
• Oversees completion and results of year-end and periodic physical inventory.
• Oversees efficient warehouse, repack & transportation functions.
• Implements initiatives to improve operations across the District.
• Continuously identifies and implements process improvement initiatives throughout the District, ensuring consistency among branches.
• May require last minute travel to support Operations initiatives.

Benefits

• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs.
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees