Operations Administration Team Lead

Univar Solutions; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical distributor in Widnes seeks an Operations Admin Team Lead to manage administrative duties, improve operational effectiveness, and support the team. The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, and experience in administration. This role offers a competitive rewards package and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Market-aligned pay

Diverse benefits offering

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative tasks.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Capability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Complete administrative tasks satisfactorily.
• Manage staff performance and training.
• Ensure effective stock control.
• Resolve customer complaints.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Numerate

Flexible

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Operations Admin Team Lead

Widnes

Duties

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Admin Team Lead within our Widnes team with specific responsibility for supporting the Operations function.

Reporting to the Production and Admin Manager, you will work closely with local site transport and warehouse teams to ensure delivery of a range of general administration duties using SAP, Microsoft Office and hard copy files.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Ensure administrative tasks are completed satisfactorily
• Conduct yearly appraisals, authorise annual leave requests and manage sickness processes (including ADP)
• Ensure invoices are processed within agreed timescales
• To support and maintain a good relationship between departmental personnel
• Liaise with business teams
• Recommend ways in which the company can improve profitability and operating effectiveness
• Ensure effective control of stock and take an active role in the end of year stock count
• Assist in recruiting and selecting suitable staff
• Ensure that new personnel receive appropriate induction training
• Regularly review staff performance against agreed objectives
• On an ongoing basis to identify and implement staff training requirements
• To investigate and resolve customer complaints
• Co-operate on all matters concerning Health, Safety, Training, Legislation and the Environment
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses to the relevant staff

You will also be required to:

• Prioritise your workload effectively
• Continuously review all activities adopting a “can do” and proactive approach
• Be compliant with all legislative and statutory requirements

We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have good communication skills, excellent attention to detail and be able to work well within the Widnes Team. It is essential that you are self‑motivated, focused, flexible, numerate, possess excellent organisational skills along with strong IT skills.

This role is for a highly motivated individual, ideally with experience of administrative tasks. You will strive for accuracy of information and be capable of working on your own initiative in what will be a key role to the efficient operation of our Widnes site.

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 and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

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.