Title:  District Operations Manager

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District Operations Manager

The District Operations Manager is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the branch, including leading a team of Managers and managing the branch’s annual budget and operating plan.

What You’ll Do
•    You will be leading the daily safe, efficient, legal, and economical operations of the multi-branch 

•    Facilitating compliance to corporate health, safety, and environmental affairs policies, including completion of trainings, documentation, and record-keeping.
•    Implementing and handling our branch health and safety program and conducting safety audits in conjunction with other employees/leaders
•    Conducting incident investigations and communicating root causes and recommending preventive measures to Leadership. 

•    Managing day-to-day work activities to ensure operational goals and objectives are met.
•    Ensuring sure all employees have the required tools and training on safety, operation standards, and department goals.
•    Helping to build a positive work environment and encouraging employee ownership of branch operations and performance.
•    Leading interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating Supervisors

What you’ll need
•    High School Diploma/GED required 

•    Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
•    5-7 years of experience in Operations

•    Knowledge of chemical waste facility operation preferred

•    Solid understanding of governmental requirements related to the chemical industry; i.e. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, etc. preferred or ability to attain such knowledge
•    Ability to communicate with, support, and motivate others to achieve operational objectives
•    Strong verbal /written communication skills

Where You'll Work

60 mile radius of Ashville, NC and/or 60 mile radius of Columbia, SC

What We Offer

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by a diverse 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 including Unlimited Time Off as business allows, and 8 paid holidays!

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 10,000 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.

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.