Operations Supervisor I: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Univar Solutions USA Inc; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Univar Solutions USA Inc. is seeking a Branch Operations Leader in Ellabell, GA. You will oversee daily operations across transportation, warehousing, and tank farm, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate activities, lead pre-shift meetings, and drive performance improvements to meet customer demand. You will mentor staff, conduct safety audits, investigate incidents, and support budget planning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of operations experience in chemical distribution or related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA requirements or ability to attain.
• Experience in branch operations, safety audits, and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily branch operations including transportation, warehouse and tank farm.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies; complete required training and record keeping.
• Support sales efforts while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Lead safety audits with Branch Operations Manager.
• Investigate incidents and communicate root causes with corrective actions.
• Monitor branch performance, costs, productivity, trends.
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings and supervise activities.
• Coordinate day-to-day work to meet objectives.
• Ensure employees have tools and training on safety and SOPs.
• Foster positive work environment and ownership.
• May oversee drug testing and medical surveillance.
• Manage administrative tasks and communications with customers.
• Assist inspections related to hazardous waste generation and transport.
• Participate in inspections by DOT, EPA, FDA, DHS.
• Assist budget and operating plans with Branch Operations Manager.
• Meet customer requirements and fulfill orders cost-effectively using risk management and SOPs.

Skills

Supervisory Leadership

Analytical

MS Office

Decision-making

Organization skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

3-5 years operations experience

Knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation

Tools

UVX2000 inventory system

Job description

Univar Solutions USA Inc. is seeking a Branch Operations Leader in Ellabell, GA. You will oversee daily operations across transportation, warehousing, and tank farm, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate activities, lead pre-shift meetings, and drive performance improvements to meet customer demand. You will mentor staff, conduct safety audits, investigate incidents, and support budget planning.