Supv Operations I - Dallas, GA
1000A 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. Univar Solutions is looking for a hands-on Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day activity at our Dallas, GA distribution facility. This is a role for someone who likes variety. On any given shift you may be scheduling work and updating systems in the office, directing loading and yard moves outside, and troubleshooting equipment in the warehouse. You will lead a team of yard specialists and warehouse associates, keep the site safe and compliant, and make sure customer orders leave on time and accurately. You will be the first line of leadership on an early-morning shift, and you will set the tone for safety, accountability and teamwork. You will work closely with the Operations Manager, the transportation team and the district leadership team. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Lead, schedule and coach yard specialists and warehouse associates, assigning daily work to meet shipping and receiving commitments. Champion safety on every shift by enforcing OSHA, DOT and company safety standards, conducting Job Safety Analyses for non-routine tasks, and leading safety talks and inspections. Oversee the safe handling, storage, loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals in drums, totes, bulk containers and tank trucks. Make sure shipments are properly placarded, documented and secured to meet hazmat and DOT requirements. Move trailers on the yard, and learn to drive a tractor trailer on site if not already qualified. Perform and coordinate basic mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on forklifts, pumps and site equipment, and escalate repairs to vendors as needed. Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, receiving checks and timely system transactions. Keep employee training records current and support readiness for internal and external EHS audits. Handle administrative work, including purchasing requisitions, invoice approvals, timekeeping and shift reports. Address performance and attendance issues fairly and consistently, including documenting and delivering coaching and corrective action. Communicate with drivers, customer service, carriers and district leadership to resolve issues quickly. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Required: At least 2 years of supervisory experience in chemical distribution or a closely related hazmat warehousing environment. Working knowledge of OSHA regulations (hazard communication, powered industrial trucks, PPE, lockout/tagout) and DOT hazmat shipping requirements. Willingness to learn to drive a tractor trailer on the yard. Ability to work an early shift, typically 5:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Comfortable using ERP or warehouse management systems, Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work hands-on in the yard and warehouse. High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Forklift certification, or the ability to obtain it quickly. Class A CDL or yard tractor experience. Hazmat, HAZWOPER or spill response training. Experience preparing for and supporting EHS or regulatory audits. Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system. Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, logistics or a related field. Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions: This position works both indoors and outdoors in a chemical distribution environment and requires the use of personal protective equipment. The role involves standing, walking, climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds, and working around forklifts, trucks and stored chemicals. WHERE YOU’LL WORK: 448 Cadillac Pkwy, Dallas, GA PAY & BENEFITS: 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, dent…