Supervisor Operations I - Vance, AL

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Supervisor of Operations

The Site Supervisor will work under the general direction of the Site Manager and is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the customer site location, responsible for adherence to all safety, regulatory, and compliance activities, the management of direct reports, adherence to contracts, current customer growth, and other operational related activities.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the daily safe, efficient, legal and economical operations of assigned location.
• Facilitates compliance to corporate health, safety, and environmental 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.
• Leads the emergency response team in the customer site location.
• Implements and manages customer site location health and safety program and conducts safety audits in conjunction with Operations Supervisor(s) or Safety Manager.
• Conducts timely and detailed incident investigations and communicates root causes and recommends corrective and preventives measures to the District Operations Manager.
• Regularly briefs upper management on customer site location performance, including cost and productivity opportunities and issues, and customer or industry related trends.
• Maintains a supervisory presence throughout the customer site location; 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.
• Ensures company quality processes are adhered to at the customer site location level.
• Partners with appropriate departments to resolves issues in an efficient and timely manner.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 3-5 years hazardous waste operations experience preferred
• Knowledge of BiProduct and Waste facility operation preferred
• Working knowledge of governmental requirements related to the BiProduct and Waste; i.e. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, etc. preferred or demonstrated ability to attain such knowledge
• Supervisory Leadership; consistent record of communicating, supporting, and empowering employees to achieve operational objectives.
• Proven understanding of Microsoft Office applications; Excel and Word
• Analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, record and report department production
• Ability to report and understand performance metrics and process improvement.
• High level of decision-making ability; balancing customers’ needs and company objectives.
• HazMat certified and Hazwoper Certified is a huge plus

Where You'll Work

1 Mercedes Dr. Vance, AL 35490

What You Can Expect

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by a diverse team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits including Unlimited Time Off as business allows, and 8 paid holidays !

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!

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!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.