Supv Operations I

Univar Solutions•Hillsboro, OR

About The Position

The Supervisor Operations I is responsible for the safe, efficient, legal, and economical daily operations of an assigned branch, including transportation, warehouse, and tank farm activities. The role supports health, safety, environmental, quality assurance, inventory management, facility maintenance, and process improvement functions while helping the branch meet customer and operational goals. The position supervises employees, coordinates daily work, communicates expectations, supports employee training, and fosters ownership of branch performance. It also supports branch administration, customer service, sales efforts, inspections, incident investigations, and compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulatory requirements. The role may oversee drug testing and medical surveillance when required and performs other related duties as requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of operations experience.
Proven ability to communicate with, support, and motivate employees to achieve operational objectives.
Ability to track, record, and report department production.
Experience with performance metrics and process improvement.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Strong decision-making ability, balancing customer needs with company objectives.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle a diverse and significant workload.
Knowledge of cGMP requirements as they pertain to FDARP, as applicable to the facility.
Knowledge of chemical distribution and Univar Standard Operating Procedures.
Ability to operate all warehouse equipment.
Ability to respond to emergency response situations.
Basic understanding of UVX2000.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of chemical distribution facility operations.
Working knowledge of governmental requirements related to the chemical industry, including OSHA, EPA, RCRA, and DOT, or demonstrated ability to attain that knowledge.
HazMat or Hazwoper certification may be required at some branches.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily safe, efficient, legal, and economical operation of the assigned branch, including transportation, warehouse, and tank farm activities.
Facilitate compliance with corporate health, safety, and environmental policies, including required training, documentation, and recordkeeping.
Support sales efforts in accordance with corporate and regulatory compliance, health, safety, and environmental standards.
Support the branch health and safety program and conduct safety audits with the Branch Operations Manager.
Assist with timely, detailed incident investigations; communicate root causes and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
Update upper management on branch performance, cost and productivity opportunities or issues, and branch or industry trends.
Conduct daily pre-shift meetings, communicate expectations, and maintain a supervisory presence throughout the branch.
Coordinate day-to-day work activities to meet operational goals and objectives.
Ensure employees have required tools and training concerning safety, operating standards, and department goals.
Create a positive work environment and foster employee ownership of branch operations and performance.
Oversee drug testing and medical surveillance when required.
Perform general office work and communicate by email and correspondence with internal and external customers.
Support inspections and paperwork related to hazardous waste generation and waste pickup and transport.
Participate in inspections conducted by outside agencies, including DOT, EPA, FDA, and DHS.
Support the Branch Operations Manager in maintaining budgets and operating plans to achieve branch goals.
Meet customer requirements and fulfill orders cost-effectively using appropriate risk management and Standard Operating Procedures.
Partner with appropriate departments to resolve product quality issues efficiently and promptly.
Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory, including quarantined material.
Supervise daily inventory-management operations, including repackaging and transportation functions in the inventory management system.
Support facility maintenance and process improvement.
Perform other related duties as required or requested.