Branch Operations Supervisor

Description:

Primary Purpose:

Supervise personnel, facilities and operations related activities of smaller to medium size branch. Responsible for regulatory, health and safety compliance at the facility.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily safe, efficient, legal and economical operation of all warehouse, repack, bulk handling, laboratory and transportation activities. Implement corporate policy on health and safety, environmental affairs and operations standards at the branch level to include all training, documentation and records.
• Support sales efforts consistent with corporate and regulatory compliance, health, safety and environmental affairs.
• Implement and manage branch health and safety program and conduct safety audits in conjunction with Operations Manager or Regulatory Manager. Implement branch regulatory compliance program.
• Responsible for maintenance, upkeep and housekeeping of facility, buildings, equipment and fleet.
• Develop budget and operating plans in coordination with sales and branch management.
• Maintain close security and control over physical operations and branch buildings, tank farms, grounds and equipment.
• Responsible for meeting customer requirements in a cost effective manner using appropriate risk management in fulfilling orders.
• Participate in the negotiation of labor contracts.
• Manage salary plan, personnel development, hiring, promoting and termination.
• Manage drug testing and Medical surveillance program.
• Participate in plant and equipment specifications.
• Consult on environmental projects.
• Manage outside legal environmental and consulting services.
• Develop training criteria for branch staff.
• Participate in Local Emergency Planning Committee and industry organizations.
• Lead the emergency response team.
• Responsible for cycle counts and physical inventory·
• Properly manage warehouse, repack & transportation function through UVX2000 System.
• Manage company quality process at local level.
• Complete inspections and paperwork associated with hazardous waste generation and waste pickup transport.

Problem Solving:

Routine: Assisting where necessary the development of solutions to daily customer service problems.

Difficulty:

• Managing the complex area of environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Personnel performance evaluations and selecting appropriate course of corrective action.
• Long and short-term planning to ensure cost efficient and effective customer service levels.

Decision-Making Authority:

• Approval of new SKU’s into system (Bulk and Repack).
• Deployment of assets to meet customer requirement.
• Repair, remodel and upgrading of facilities.
• Responsible for training health and safety programs for operations personnel.
• Vendor selection for facility and equipment needs.
• Represent VWR in community affairs situations.
• Solve customer service problems.
• Responsible for hiring, promotion, and terminating of operations personnel.
• Maintenance of building and equipment· Warehouse, production, transportation decisions.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Driver Warehouser Tank Farm Worker Chemist and Lab Technician.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Requirements:

Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Entry Requirements. Demonstrated skills required in previous job. Strong interpersonal skills in coaching and team building with all levels of people in the organization. High level of decision-making ability, balancing customers needs and company objectives. Strong organization skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload. Leadership abilities that are recognized by peers and subordinates. Knowledgeable in all aspects of chemical distribution and VWR Standard Operating Procedures. Pro-actively removes barriers preventing employees form succeeding. Recognizes those who sacrifice for the good of the organization. Ability to communicate well with agencies and public having interest in our organization. Ability to operate all warehouse equipment· Ability to respond to emergency response situations· Basic understanding of UVX2000 & PC skills Developmental Requirements. Demonstrated skills in hiring decisions. Demonstrated supervisory skills. Demonstrated financial management skills; to enhance current skill level complete “Understanding Financial Statements” within 18 months of entry into supervisory position. Education/Training· 2 years college with emphasis in business. Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.. In-depth knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation. In-depth knowledge of Local, State and Federal regulations affecting facilities in area of responsibility. HazMat certified, Hazwoper Certified· 3-5 years experience in operations· Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills. Working knowledge of governmental requirements related to the chemical industry; i.e. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, etc. or demonstrated ability to attain such knowledge.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

• Office and plant environment.
• Outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work varying and extended hours.
• Ability to operate all warehouse equipment.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and direct Emergency Response Teams.