Manager Operations

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Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the branch, including leading a team of Operations employees and managing the branch’s annual budget and operating plan.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee compliance with corporate policy on health and safety, environmental affairs and operations standards at the local level to include all training, documentation and records. Verify daily recordkeeping is followed in accordance with client rules and regulations
• Serve as a liaison between client, site managers, and site technicians.
• Work with Account Manager, Field Service Manager, Project Manager to identify and secure new project opportunities on client campuses You will be leading the daily safe, efficient, legal, and economical operations of the different customer location sites

• Facilitating compliance to corporate health, safety, and environmental affairs policies, including completion of scheduling, trainings, documentation, and record-keeping.
• Managing day-to-day work activities to ensure operational goals and objectives are met.
• Ensuring sure all employees have the required tools and training on safety, operation standards, and department goals.

• Helping to build a positive work environment and encouraging employee ownership of branch operations and performance.
• Leading interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating direct reports

What you’ll need

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience in Operations

• In-depth knowledge of local, state and federal regulations affecting facilities in area of responsibility.

• HazMat certified, Hazwoper certified, DOT certification (HM181)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong computer skills

• Working knowledge of governmental requirements related to the chemical industry, i.e. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, specific state agency rules and laws or demonstrated ability to attain such knowledge
• Leadership: ability to communicate with, support, and motivate others to achieve operational objectives

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.