Supv Operations I

Univar; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

Retirement & PTO programs

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Irvine, CA seeks an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily branch operations, including transportation, warehouse, and tank farm activities. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient, cost-effective performance.

You will support Sales, conduct safety audits, and coordinate incident investigations with the Branch Operations Manager, guiding staff and driving key metrics in a dynamic chemical distribution environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s preferred.
• 3–5 years of operations experience in chemical distribution preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT regulations preferred.
• Salary range of $90,000–$105,000 exists for this role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily safe, efficient, legal and economical operations of assigned branch, including transportation, warehouse and tank farm.
• Supports sales efforts consistent with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Assists Branch Operations Manager with incident investigations and communicates root causes.
• Regularly updates upper management on branch performance and trends.
• Conducts daily pre-shift meetings and coordinates day-to-day work activities.
• Ensures employees have required tools and training on safety and operations.

Skills

Supervisory Leadership

Analytical

Performance metrics

Microsoft Office

Decision making

Organization

HazMat certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

UVX2000

Job description

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Primary Purpose

Responsabilities

• Responsible for the daily safe, efficient, legal and economical operations of assigned branch, including transportation, warehouse and tank farm.
• 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 branch health and safety program and conducts safety audits in conjunction with Branch Operations Manager.
• Assists Branch Operations Manager with conducting timely and detailed incident investigations and communicates root causes and recommends corrective and preventives measures.
• Regularly updates upper management on branch performance, including cost and productivity opportunities and issues, and branch or industry related trends. Staff Supervision
• Conducts daily pre-shift meetings, communicates expectations to employees and maintains a supervisory presence throughout the branch.
• Coordinates day-to-day work activities to ensure operational goals and objectives are met.
• Ensures all employees have the required tools and training on matters related to safety, operation standards and department goals.
• Creates a positive work environment and fosters employee ownership of branch operations and performance.
• May oversee the completion of drug testing and medical surveillance as required. Branch Administration
• General office work, email communications and correspondence with internal and external customers.
• Supports inspections and paperwork associated with hazardous waste generation and waste pickup transport.
• Participates in inspections from outside agencies (DOT,EPA,FDA,DHS). Sales Support/Customer Service
• Supports Branch Operations Manager with maintaining budget and operating plans to achieve branch goals.
• Responsible for meeting customer requirements and fulfilling orders in a cost effective manner using appropriate risk management and Standard Operating Procedures.

Quality Assurance

• Partners with appropriate departments to resolve product quality issues in an efficient and timely manner.
• Inventory Management
• Responsible for cycle counts and physical inventory, including quarantined material.
• Supervises daily operations, including repack & transportation functions in inventory management system (e.g. UVX2000). Facility Maintenance. Process Improvement. Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Skills

• Supervisory Leadership; proven ability to communicate with, support, and motivate employees to achieve operational objectives
• Analytical; ability to track, record and report department production
• Experience with performance metrics and process improvement
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Excel and Word
• High level of decision-making ability; balancing customer’s needs and company objectives
• Strong organization skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements as it pertains to FDARP as applicable to the facility
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of chemical distribution and UNIVAR Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to operate all warehouse equipment
• Ability to respond to emergency response situations
• Basic understanding of UVX2000
• Some branches may require HazMat certification or Hazwoper Certification.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years operations experience
• Knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation preferred
• Working knowledge of governmental requirements related to the chemical industry; i.e. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, etc. preferred or demonstrated ability to attain such knowledge
• The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000.00
• 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

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] .

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.