Operations Supervisor, Early Shift - Hazmat & Safety

Univar Solutions; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a hands-on Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day activities at our Dallas, GA distribution facility. You will supervise yard specialists and warehouse staff, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and maintain inventory accuracy while meeting shipping commitments.

On early shifts you’ll coordinate preventive maintenance, manage timekeeping, and collaborate with transportation teams and district leadership to resolve issues quickly.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in chemical distribution or hazmat warehousing.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations (hazard communication, powered industrial trucks, PPE, lockout/tagout) and DOT hazmat shipping requirements.
• Willingness to learn to drive a tractor trailer on the yard.
• Ability to work an early shift, typically 5:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Comfortable using ERP or warehouse management systems, Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work hands-on in the yard and warehouse.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule and coach yard specialists and warehouse associates, assigning daily work to meet shipping and receiving commitments.
• Champion safety on every shift by enforcing OSHA, DOT and company safety standards, conducting Job Safety Analyses for non‑routine tasks, and leading safety talks and inspections.
• Oversee the safe handling, storage, loading and unloading of hazardous and non‑hazardous chemicals in drums, totes, bulk containers and tank trucks.
• Make sure shipments are properly placarded, documented and secured to meet hazmat and DOT requirements.
• Move trailers on the yard, and learn to drive a tractor trailer on site if not already qualified.
• Perform and coordinate basic mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on forklifts, pumps and site equipment, and elevate repairs to vendors as needed.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, receiving checks and timely system transactions.
• Keep employee training records current and support readiness for internal and external EHS audits.
• Handle administrative work, including purchasing requisitions, invoice approvals, timekeeping and shift reports.
• Address performance and attendance issues fairly and consistently, including documenting and delivering coaching and corrective action.
• Communicate with drivers, customer service, carriers and district leadership to resolve issues quickly.

Skills

Supervisory experience

OSHA/DOT knowledge

ERP/WMS experience

Microsoft Excel

Forklift operations

Mechanical aptitude

Hazmat training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in business/logistics (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Univar Solutions is seeking a hands-on Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day activities at our Dallas, GA distribution facility. You will supervise yard specialists and warehouse staff, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and maintain inventory accuracy while meeting shipping commitments.

On early shifts you’ll coordinate preventive maintenance, manage timekeeping, and collaborate with transportation teams and district leadership to resolve issues quickly.