Site Operations Leader – Waste & Safety (On-Site)

Univar; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a Site Manager for OSS to lead and optimize operations at a Hawthorne, CA location. You will oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and profitability while guiding Supervisors, Leads, and staff.

You’ll collaborate with Health & Safety, Regulatory, and HR teams and interface with customers on service delivery, project management, and KPI tracking. Responsibilities include maintaining safety programs, managing on-site personnel, coordinating logistics, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years of experience in waste operations, hazardous waste, recycling, or materials operations management.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% safety track record by adhering to SOPs and conducting Toolbox Talks and JHA.
• Manage local on-site team including hiring, performance reviews, and development.
• Ensure environmental compliance with regulatory agencies and maintain audit-ready records.
• Serve as the face of Univar Solutions and liaison with the customer and field teams.
• Identify new project opportunities with Business Development and Account Managers.
• Oversee logistics including manifests, BOLs, routing, and waste profiling per DOT guidelines.
• Develop and maintain vendor network, optimize routing, and maximize rebates.
• Ensure proper maintenance and housekeeping of ISS assets to optimize equipment runtime.
• Train staff on customer policies and ensure required safety trainings are completed.
• Own P&L for the site location and contribute to financial goals.
• Contribute to Capital Equipment specifications and budget planning.
• Provide emergency response at customer locations as needed.
• Accurately report labor hours for customer billing.
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly calls for H&S, compliance, and financial reviews.

Skills

Waste operations management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Contract negotiation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Univar Solutions is seeking a Site Manager for OSS to lead and optimize operations at a Hawthorne, CA location. You will oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and profitability while guiding Supervisors, Leads, and staff.

You’ll collaborate with Health & Safety, Regulatory, and HR teams and interface with customers on service delivery, project management, and KPI tracking. Responsibilities include maintaining safety programs, managing on-site personnel, coordinating logistics, and ensuring