District Operations Leader | Travel & Safety Focus

Univar Solutions Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental coverage

Total Rewards package

Annual bonus & salary reviews

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a District Operations Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, legal operation of all branches within the district, including transportation, warehouse, and tank farm. The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a proactive safety program.

The position can be based in Fairfield, Fresno, Visalia or Redwood City, CA, and involves 25–50% travel across the district. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• HazMat certified, Hazwoper Certified, CVI.
• 7+ years' experience in operational leadership.
• Strong supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills in coaching and team building with all levels of people in the organization.
• High level of decision-making ability, balancing customers' needs and company objectives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload.
• Leadership abilities that are recognized by peers and subordinates.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of chemical distribution.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation. Local, State and Federal regulations affecting facilities in area of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of governmental requirements related to the chemical industry, i.e. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, etc. or proven ability to attain such knowledge.
• 25-50% Travel throughout the district. Overnight travel required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates compliance to corporate health, safety, and environmental affairs policies, including training and record-keeping.
• Supports sales efforts consistent with compliance, health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Supports emergency response teams across District.
• Manages district health and safety program and conducts safety audits.
• Ensures incident investigations identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Communicates District performance and trends to leadership.
• Leads operations personnel assigned to District.
• Manages salary plan, personnel development, hiring, promoting and termination of staff.
• Evaluates skill gaps with direct reports and partners with HR on development.
• Conveys performance expectations to departments and teams.
• Oversees training requirements for district staff.
• Mentors subordinate leaders in personnel management.
• Communicates roles within branches and ensures alignment.
• Provides flow of information from senior leadership to branches.
• Develops budgets and operating plans for all branches, oversees budgets and monitors achievement of goals.
• Participates in District Business Meetings and prepares District Reviews for Leadership.
• Ensures cooperation between Operations and Commercial teams.
• Ensures quality processes are followed at the district level.
• Oversees year-end and periodic inventories; oversees warehouse, repack and transportation functions.
• Implements process improvements across the District and standardizes practices.
• Identifies and implements improvements across branches.
• May require travel for initiatives.

Skills

Operational leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal coaching skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Knowledge of chemical distribution

Regulatory knowledge (OSHA/EPA/RCRA/D0

Travel readiness (25-50% district)

Education

HazMat certified

Hazwoper Certified

CVI

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Univar Solutions is seeking a District Operations Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, legal operation of all branches within the district, including transportation, warehouse, and tank farm. The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a proactive safety program.

The position can be based in Fairfield, Fresno, Visalia or Redwood City, CA, and involves 25–50% travel across the district. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.