Warehouse Manager

Job title: Warehouse Manager

About the Role Join Univar Solutions as a Warehouse Manager at our Cusago site (Milan area) where you will lead and own all site operations with responsibility for safety, compliance, people management and operational excellence. You will drive warehousing, bulk operations, blending, filling, and production to the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage all site operations mainly based on warehousing of packed chemicals, while also including bulk storage, blending, filling, production activities.
• Act as employer’s delegate for Safety and Environmental matters and Seveso at site level.
• Ensure full compliance with Safety, Environment, Quality, Sustainability, and SEVESO regulations and Univar group policies.
• Own and drive site performance, KPIs, cost control, budget planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimize stock levels, inbound & outbound flows, and operational efficiency in collaboration with Supply Chain and Transport departments.
• Lead CAPEX proposals and implementation based on safety, environmental, and operational needs.
• Manage, develop, and coach the site team, ensuring high engagement, performance, and capability growth.
• Act as main interface with authorities and public administrations.
• Represent the company during inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions.
• Ensure correct management of dangerous goods, waste operations, UTF products, and major accident risk prevention.
• Oversee training plans, safety drills, emergency response readiness, and compliance audits in collaboration with EHS and Quality departments.
• Drive improvements in quality, safety, environmental performance, and sustainability.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations or Logistics Management; preference will be given to candidates with degrees in technical or scientific fields such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, etc.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in site, plant, warehouse, or operations management within chemical, industrial, logistic warehouse or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Italian safety, environmental, and SEVESO regulations is a plus.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in complex operational environments.
• Experience with SAP and operational reporting tools.
• Fluent Italian and good command of English.
• Excellent analytical-thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.
• We are committed to a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, with equal opportunity for all employees.