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Title: Operations Manager

Location:

Bedford Park, IL, US, 60501-1844

Company Name: Univar Solutions USA LLC

Requisition ID: 31187

A Place Where People Matter.

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

The Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining safe, legal, efficient, environmentally sound, and economic operations activities of the branches in the region. Provides direct support and oversight to Manager National Operations. Functions as staff to the Manager of National Operations - ChemCare and coordinates with other members of the Corporate Office and Regional staff to achieve safety, regulatory compliance, and profitability.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Coordinating the implementation and maintenance of the operating equipment, policies, procedure, methods, and systems for the region.

• Improving or creating new policies and procedures, safety standards, methods, and equipment for the position.

• Collaborating with Regional Managers on facilitation of internal and external logistics recommendations.

• Recommending and supervising maintenance and improvement of facilities in conjunction with the Branch Operations Manager or the Director of Operations.

• Visiting off-site locations, branches to review the operational activities and equipment to recommend changes or corrections.

• Supervising compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other Federal, State and Local regulations and conducting routine safety audits.

• Ensuring training programs are conducted and documented.

• Participating in the recruiting process of Field Services roles in the region to ensure open roles are filled on time.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• College degree, or equivalent business experience.

• 5 to 7 years of proven Hazardous Waste Field Services or Sales leadership experience within the industry.

• Extensive knowledge of sales activities, warehousing, accounting, credit, personnel management, transportation, and an understanding of how to handle emergency situations.

• Familiar with local, state, and federal business laws as they apply to our operations. Knowledge of cGMP requirements as it pertains to FDARP as applicable to the facility

WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

8500 W 68th St., Bedford Park, IL 60501-1844

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.