Title:  Director Operation Nordics

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We’re hiring,Operations Director Nordic!

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for operations and creating real impact across teams and borders? We’re looking for an Operations Director Nordic to take the lead on our operations across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. If you’re energized by driving results, empowering teams, and making things run just a little smoother  – keep reading!

What’s the role?

As Operations Director Nordic, you’ll be responsible for the full Nordic operations function – from production to process improvements and capital projects. It’s a key role in the business, where your decisions directly affect both customer satisfaction and team performance.

This is not just a role with operational impact – it’s also a key leadership position. You will be part of the Nordic Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction of the Nordic organization as a whole. You’ll be part of a European operations team and report to the Senior Director Supply Chain & Operations EMEA. This means collaboration, innovation, and having your voice heard, both locally and across borders.

What you’ll be doing

In short? You’ll lead, improve, and connect the dots. More specifically, you’ll oversee:

• Four production sites across Sweden, Norway and Denmark,(3PL in Finland)  including warehousing and distribution, each with its own Site Manager handling the day-to-day work. 

• Additional functions like CAPEX & technical installations and process improvements.

You’ll lead a team of ~40 people and focus on areas like safety, service, costs, productivity, and continuous development.

A few things you’ll be responsible for:

• Setting and delivering on the annual operations budget

• Leading with a strong safety-first mindset (experience with SEVESO & hazardous materials is a plus)

• Driving customer service performance and enabling commercial growth

• Identifying smart investments in equipment and tech

• Developing your team and building internal capabilities

• Building strong cross-functional collaboration (commercial, purchasing, logistics, sites, etc.)

• Championing continuous improvement projects across the Nordic region

• Making sure compliance boxes are checked – both internal and external

 …and ensuring that everyone gets home safe, every day.

Who are you?

You probably have a degree in logistics, engineering, industrial economics, or similar. You bring solid experience in operations, ideally in a chemical or logistics-heavy environment, and you know how to manage change and lead people through it.

You’re a natural communicator and a confident, approachable leader, someone who sets direction but also empowers people to do their best work. You think commercially, act strategically, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Working across the Nordics (and with colleagues across Europe), you’re comfortable navigating different cultures and remote collaboration. You’ll need to travel to our sites now and then, so flexibility is key.

You speak English very well, and at least one Nordic language fluently, both written and verbal.

Why join us?

We’re part of Univar Solutions EMEA, a global player in the chemical distribution industry. With us, you’ll get the chance to truly influence how we operate across the Nordics and contribute to a more connected, efficient and service-driven organization.

Ready to lead the way? Apply now and let’s shape the future of Nordic operations – together!

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 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 diverse benefits offerings 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 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.