Posted 15 days ago
Warehouse Supervisor
@ Univar Solutions
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Univar Solutions is hiring a Warehouse Supervisor at its Edmonton facility to lead packaging and blending operations for solvents, acids, amines, caustics, glycols and de-icing products. The role requires 2+ years of supervisory experience, hazardous chemical handling knowledge and SAP familiarity. Pay is competitive with employer-paid medical, dental, extended health and life insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead daily packaging, blending and material handling operations
- Promote a strong safety culture through field presence and coaching
- Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions
- Ensure accurate production documentation and inventory transactions
- Train, coach and develop employees
Requirements summary:
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing or warehousing
- Experience supervising production, blending or packaging employees
- Knowledge of safe handling of hazardous chemicals
- Familiarity with inventory control systems and SAP
- Blending, packaging or bulk liquid experience is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Univar Solutions
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A global leader in specialty chemical and ingredient distribution
Full company description
Univar Solutions is a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value added services to customers across a wide range of industries. With a vast supplier network, deep market and regulatory knowledge, world-class formulation and recipe development, unparalleled logistics know-how, and industry-leading digital tools, Univar Solutions is a committed ally to customers and suppliers, helping them anticipate, navigate, and leverage meaningful growth opportunities.
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- Business categories
- Chemical
- E-Commerce
- Environmental Consulting
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Univar Solutions
- Specialties
- Industries served: agricultural chemicals
- biofuels
- chemical manufacturing
- coatings
- compounding
- energy
- food
- forestry
- mining
- pharmaceutical
- personal care
- pest control
- waste management
- water treatment
- agriculture
- chemical distribution
- adhesives
- and Clean Foods
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- 0
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Univar Solutions is a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value added services to customers across a wide range of industries. With a vast supplier network, deep market and regulatory knowledge, world-class formulation and recipe development, unparalleled logistics know-how, and industry-leading digital tools, Univar Solutions is a committed ally to customers and suppliers, helping…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemical Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Downers Grove, IL |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1924 |
| Specialties | Industries served: agricultural chemicalsbiofuelschemical manufacturingcoatingscompoundingenergyfoodforestryminingpharmaceutical |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 36 |
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A Place Where People Matter – Growing our People to Grow Our Business
We’re thrilled that you are exploring career opportunities where you can continue to make a positive difference every day to keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe.
Primary Purpose
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of packaging and blending activities within the facility. This role provides frontline leadership for employees involved in the packaging, storage, handling, and blending of solvents, acids, amines, caustics, glycols, and de-icing products. The Warehouse Supervisor works closely with the Plant Manager to ensure production targets, quality standards, and customer requirements are achieved while maintaining a strong safety culture.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily packaging, blending, and material handling operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and service objectives are met.
- Promote a strong safety culture through field presence, coaching, inspections, and adherence to site procedures.
- Monitor production performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Ensure accurate completion of production documentation, inventory transactions, batch records, and operating logs.
- Assist with equipment reliability initiatives, preventative maintenance planning, and troubleshooting production issues.
- Train, coach, and develop employees to improve performance, engagement, and operational consistency.
What You'll Need
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, packaging, warehousing, or industrial operations.
- Experience supervising employees in a production, blending, or packaging environment.
- Knowledge of safe handling practices for hazardous chemicals, including solvents, acids, amines, caustics, and glycols.
- Familiarity with inventory control systems, production reporting, and ERP systems such as SAP.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with blending, packaging, chemical distribution, or bulk liquid operations is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of workplace safety regulations, process safety, and continuous improvement practices is preferred.
Where You’ll Work:
- 16911 118 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5V 1H3
Pay and 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.
- Competitive salary, benefits to include; employer-paid medical and dental, extended health, life insurance.
What You Can Expect:
- Strong work/life flexibility
- To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
- To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews
- Competitive pay and benefits
It takes people like you and a global network of more than 9,500 employees to build a company where the best people want to work.
As a valued Univar Solutions employee, you understand that we are more than a distribution company. From delivering vital ingredients for food and nutrition, to helping keep drinking water safe, our company is dedicated to improving quality of life with our customers, suppliers and partners as we serve the world’s most essential industries.
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. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].
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