Univar Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Univar was a great company but with too many leadership changes."

"Univar recently acquired my former company. I do not like the direction they are taking us."

"The current company changes make it difficult to provide a fair review."

"I've worked at Univar for 11 months, the scope of responsibility and impact is large and defining but the depth of technology and utilization of raw route, switch & IP troubleshooting leaves more to be desired. Great people, great location - but I can't have a 1 year of experience, 2 to X times situation compared to my aspirations."

What do you like about working at Univar?

"opportunity to learn and interact with people frequently. Learning more about industries that interested me, helping the customers solve problems."

What don't you like about working at Univar?

"Lack of opportunity to advance, intense micro management and very poor leadership directly above me."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Trust your people a little more. You have a rigorous hiring process, trust that you've made the right choice without needing to micro manage."

"Good people, poor organizational approach at present"

What do you like about working at Univar?

"I enjoy the Redmond area, and it is a nice commute from my home. I enjoy the people there, as well."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Research the company carefully. Ensure that the culture is a good fit for you."

What don't you like about working at Univar?

"Processes and focus is difficult at present due to high growth and transition that doesn't have the proper foundation under it."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Focus on identifying and retaining top talent and getting folks in the right seats on the bus."

What do you like about working at Univar?

"The co-workers/ internal and external customers. The medical and dental benefits."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"A perfect fit would be a recent HS or college graduate with no prior business experience. This allows for management to mold the candidate into the type of employee that will fit with in their department."

What don't you like about working at Univar?

"Leadership was lacking in morale, team building and empowerment, Group think, lack of knowledge regarding employee's strenghts. Leadership focused on weakness and lead by intimidation and did not encourage innovation or process improvement. Leadership exercised their power regarding retaliation. Ineffective training."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Focus on empowerment, morale, positive rewards, team building and become engaged in their employees work flow/work load. Most importantly, utilize the fabulous training material available to them regarding leadership, management, employee retention and train the trainer work shops."

"It is sometimes hard being positive about a position you did not like."

"Very good company to work at."

"Interesting review"

What do you like about working at Univar?

"Enjoy working with them as a teamplayer"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Just be yourself and learn how to become proactive at times when needed."

What don't you like about working at Univar?

"Not enough opportunity to learn more at hand."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Understanding the importance of positions and others that work above or under."