Operations Supervisor II

Univar Solutions • Cincinnati, OH

15d • Onsite

About The Position

A Place Where People Matter. Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you. Primary Purpose: Under the general direction of the Branch Operations Manager, the Branch Operations Supervisor (BOS) ll is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the branch, including supervision of the employees, facility, budget and executing operations related activities in a large facility or in a facility without a BOM. What you’ll do: Conducts daily pre-shift meetings, communicates expectations to employees and maintains a supervisory presence throughout the branch. Direct supervision for Material Handlers, Tank Farm Workers, Chemists and/or Lab Technicians. May supervise other positions as assigned. Responsible for the daily safe, efficient, legal and economical operations of assigned branch, including transportation, warehouse and tank farm. Participates in inspections from outside agencies (DOT,EPA,FDA,DHS). 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. Assists Branch Operations Manager with conducting timely and detailed incident investigations and communicates root causes and recommends corrective and preventives measures. Regularly updates upper management on branch performance, including cost and efficiency opportunities and issues, and branch or industry related trends.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years operations experience.
• Knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation preferred
• Solid understanding of governmental requirements related to the chemical industry; i.e. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, etc. preferred or validated ability to attain such knowledge
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications; Excel and Word

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily pre-shift meetings, communicates expectations to employees and maintains a supervisory presence throughout the branch.
• Direct supervision for Material Handlers, Tank Farm Workers, Chemists and/or Lab Technicians.
• May supervise other positions as assigned.
• Responsible for the daily safe, efficient, legal and economical operations of assigned branch, including transportation, warehouse and tank farm.
• Participates in inspections from outside agencies (DOT,EPA,FDA,DHS).
• 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.
• Assists Branch Operations Manager with conducting timely and detailed incident investigations and communicates root causes and recommends corrective and preventives measures.
• Regularly updates upper management on branch performance, including cost and efficiency opportunities and issues, and branch or industry related trends.

Benefits

• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs; union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA
• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees