Title:  Operations Manager

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Operations Manager

Reporting to the Regional Operations Director, the Operations Manager is responsible for a large and a quite busy Warehousing & Production Chemical Distribution facility. Additionally, this site has high transactional volumes producing and supplying chemical materials to a wide and varying customer base.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the team to deliver all site operational activity, covering warehousing, production and quality control activities

• Manage safety and quality of service, which is driven through clear process, training and competency management

• Expected to deliver a cost effective operations and challenge/innovate for continuous improvement in all areas

• Ability to drive sustainable standards as teh foundation for success at site

• Implement and maintain standard operating equipment, policies, procedures, methods and systems within the facility with corporate guidance. 
• Recommend new or improved policies, procedures, safety standards, methods and equipment within the scope of his/her responsibilities. 
• Recommend operations and organization, staffing, and assignments, in accordance with established policies. 

What You'll Need

• College degree in chemical field, or equivalent business experience. 

• 3-5+ years of Operations/Distribution experience. 
• Safety Leadership with the ability to demonstrate clear safety management principles
• Ability to speak, read, and write both English and Dutch languages proficiently
• Experience in a structured continuous improvement program with previous experience of digitalisation in a warehouse environment
• Proven track record in production/warehouse leadership with excellent customer centric approach

• Ablility to read, understand and interpret Profit and Loss spreadsheets. 

• Must be able to work under company policies where experience and independent judgment are needed and establish and guide short and long-range plans.      
• Possess strong interpersonal skills in coaching, motivation and team building with all levels of people in the organization.

Where You'll Work

Zwijndrecht 

What You Can Expect

• 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 

• Competitive pay and benefits 

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Univar Solutions is a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients that are essential to our daily safety, health and well-being. This includes life-saving medicines and vitamins, as well as hand sanitizer and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction and more. Our team of over 10,000 employees shares the vision to redefine distribution and become the most valued distributor of chemicals and ingredients in the world!

We offer a complete compensation package with competitive salary and bonuses, complemented by a variety of benefits that contribute to the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our employees.

Univar Solutions is committed to providing sustainable solutions for the world around us. This is how we contribute to healthy, well-fed, clean and safe communities!
 

We strive for a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.  Together, we build a culture in which we are aware of each other's unique experiences, perspectives and expertise. We offer opportunities for development and growth, so that together we can reshape our industry.

Univar Solutions has an equal opportunity policy. All qualified applicants are eligible for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, staffing agencies, or staffing companies (collectively recruiting companies). Recruitment companies must first enter into a framework agreement with Univar Solutions before they can submit information about a potential candidate. Vacancies are always initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team. Candidates can only be nominated through the applicant tracking system by recognised partners that we have explicitly asked to nominate a candidate for a particular vacancy. No agency fees are paid to agencies unless the above conditions are met. It is not allowed to contact our managers directly who are recruiting.