Warehouse Manager - Chemical Distribution

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Location: Cusago, Milan Area, Italy
Work Mode: 100% On-site
Reporting Line: Regional Operations Manager

We are looking for a Warehouse Manager to lead and manage our Cusago site operations. This is a leadership role with full responsibility for site performance, safety, compliance, people management, and operational excellence. You will be the reference point for all activities related to warehousing, bulk operations, blending, filling, production, ensuring 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 (Legislative Decree 81/2008, 105/2015, 152/2006, Law 231/2001).


• 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 (ARPA, ASL, INPS, INAIL, Labor Inspectorate, Guardia di Finanza, etc.).


• 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 you’ll need

• 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.

Where you’ll work 

This is an on-site opportunity. Preference will be given to candidates located in or close to Cusago/ Milan area.

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 9,500 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. 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].  

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.