District Operations Manager

Univar Solutions; 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

A Place Where People Matter.

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

A Place Where People Matter.

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

District Operations Manager

Under the general direction of the General Manager the District Operations Manager ensures the daily safe, efficient, legal, and economical operation of all branches in assigned District, including transportation, warehouse and tank farm.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Facilitates compliance to corporate health, safety, and environmental affairs 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.
• Supports emergency response teams across District.
• Manages district health and safety program and conducts safety audits in conjunction with company policies and requirements.
• Ensures comprehensive incident investigations are conducted in a timely manner, confirms identification of root causes and implementation of corrective and preventative measures.
• Regularly communicates District performance, opportunities and issues, and branch or industry related trends to leadership.
• Ensures branches in assigned District foster and maintain a positive work environment.
• Leads all operations personnel assigned to District.
• Manages salary plan, personnel development, hiring, promoting and termination of assigned employees.
• Evaluates skill gaps with direct reports and staff and partners with Human Resources on development programs for subordinates.
• Conveys performance expectations and implications to departments and teams.
• Oversees compliance with all training requirements and needs of district staff.
• Mentors subordinate leaders in appropriate personnel management and models expected performance.
• Communicates and reinforces roles and responsibilities within branches.
• Provides effective and frequent communication flow from senior leadership to assigned branches.
• Develops budget and operating plans for all branches in assigned District in coordination with district and regional management. Oversees budget and operating plans for branches within the district and monitors and directs achievement of branch goals.
• Regularly participates in District Business Meetings.
• Prepares and presents comprehensive District Reviews to Leadership.
• Ensures cooperation between Operations and Commercial team.
• Ensures company quality processes are adhered to at the district level.
• Oversees completion and results of year-end and periodic physical inventory.
• Oversees efficient warehouse, repack & transportation functions.
• Implements initiatives to improve operations across the District.
• Continuously identifies and implements process improvement initiatives throughout the District, ensuring consistency among branches.
• May require last minute travel to support Operations initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 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.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

Our Location: This position can based out of Fairfield, CA, Fresno, CA, Visalia, CA, Redwood City, CA.

PAY & BENEFITS:

• The salary range for this position is $133,160 - $166,450 annually.
• 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
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive 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

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. 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].