Plant Manager

Univar Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and development programs

Competitive salary and benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Univar Solutions, located in Downsview, Ontario, is seeking an Operations Supervisor. This role involves managing a team of 20-30 employees, overseeing warehouse operations, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have a university degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Logistics, and at least five years of warehouse experience, including three in a supervisory position. The offered salary ranges from $100,000 to $120,000, with attractive benefits including paid training and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years warehouse experience with three in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or distribution is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor an operations team of 20-30 employees.
• Oversee transloading of bulk chemicals in facility yard.
• Maintain inventory levels by ensuring physical counts.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Operational oversight

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Logistics

Tools

Forklift

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead, coach, and mentor an operations team of 20-30 employees including 3 supervisors
• Oversee all operation related activities in the facility yard and warehouse
• Oversee transloading of bulk chemicals in facility yard
• Oversee production and packaging of blends
• Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and following standard operational procedures, programs, and policies
• Overseeing inventory levels by ensuring physical counts, and reconciliation with data storage system
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual capital budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
• Interact with management to set and achieve goals relative to business needs and KPI’s while ensuring that safety remains the number 1 priority.
• Oversee general office duties and administrative responsibilities
• Some outdoor work required in various weather conditions
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• University degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Logistics with five (5) years warehouse experience, three (3) of which in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in the chemical manufacturing or distribution industry is preferred.
• Experience with handling chemicals
• Experience with rail sidings
• Experience with production and packaging of totes, drums and pails.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and demonstrates initiative.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer and mathematical skills
• Must have the ability to read and understand technical materials
• Forklift operation experience an asset
• WHMIS and/or TDG training an asset
• Must be able to lift upwards of 50lbs on a regular basis

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

Our location: 777 Supertest Road, Downsview, Ontario, ON M3J 2M9

PAY AND BENEFITS

The annual expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to 120,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Paid training and development programs.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, extended health, life insurance).
• Employee Resource Networks advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].