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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 them anticipate, navigate, and leverage meaningful growth opportunities. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
144
TOTAL
RATINGS
1250

Univar Solutions Company Culture

Univar Solutions Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.2/5
Univar Solutions' Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Univar Solutions CEO

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David Jukes Univar Solutions' CEO
David Jukes
59 /100

Diversity at Univar Solutions

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D

Diverse employees at Univar Solutions have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Univar Solutions

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at Univar Solutions have rated Compensation, Team, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored

Univar Solutions eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-21

Univar Solutions employees are -21% more likely to recommend Univar Solutions as a great place to work

30%Promoters
19%Passives
51%Detractors

Working at Univar Solutions

Working at Univar Solutions is rated below average by 144 employees, across various culture dimensions. Univar Solutions employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Univar Solutions’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Univar Solutions was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Univar Solutions

C

Overall Company Culture at Univar Solutions is rated C

Last updated 6 days ago

Bottom
40%

Univar Solutions ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 144 Employees

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20
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60
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Product
73
Product73
Operations
58
Operations58

Univar Solutions Employee Reviews

Out of 117 Univar Solutions employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Univar Solutions improve their work culture.

74%
26%
Positive Reviews74%
Constructive Feedback26%

Positive Reviews From Univar Solutions Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    GREAT Package, and it meets the needs.
    Posted 19 days ago
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Our leadership team is always willing to support the team and keep us moving forward.
    Posted 19 days ago
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Approachable, experts, hardworking, pragmatic, respectful

Constructive Feedback From Univar Solutions Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Communication, host events, employee appreciation days, more holidays off and incentives. They have been asked of these things but do not care.
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Being open minded listen more to employees
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    The benefits package is terrible. It has gotten worse with each year that goes by.

Univar Solutions Company Information

Univar Solutions Company Overview

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.

Univar Solutions was founded in 1924 and its current CEO is David Jukes. Since its inception 102 years ago, Univar Solutions has grown to 10000 employees.

Univar Solutions Mission, Vision & Values

Univar Solutions Mission Statement

With a simple mission to “Streamline. Innovate. Grow.” we are well positioned to advance resource efficiency and develop innovative solutions to deliver long-term, sustainable growth.

Univar Solutions Vision Statement

Our overarching purpose is to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe. We work to accomplish this purpose through our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet.

Univar Solutions Values

  • We Are Serious About Safety.
  • We Do What We Say.
  • Where People Matter
  • Together We Win

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Univar Solutions

Sustainability as a Core Part of Our Strategic Plans

In 2022, we launched a five-year strategic plan. At the center is “Growing Together,” putting the customer at the center of all we do. The plan is designed to enable our people to make a meaningful difference, as we help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe.

One of our six strategic imperatives is to “Build our Sustainable Future.” Through this pillar, we have set our ambitions to build sustainability into our planning and growth across our organization, from our operations to executing on commercial advantage.

Actioning our strategic imperatives helps ensure that sustainability is fundamental to growing our business. As laid out in this report, we work to embed sound ESG practices across the entirety of our global operations and supply chain.

We are committed to protecting the environment. This means focusing on sourcing and managing our resources in the most responsible way. We endeavor to provide value to the people we serve and to the planet, so that together, we win. Our environmental actions are designed to realize a better tomorrow by creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.

Delivering kindness runs deep in our DNA, and the many partnerships we engage in worldwide only strengthen the good we do. We are most in our element when delivering on our purpose to keep our local communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe. Looking beyond revenue and profits, we aim to measure ourselves against the positive impact we create for our communities.

Headquarter3075 Highland Pkwy
Downers Grove, IL 60515
United States of America
Websitewww.univarsolutions.com/
Founding Date1924
Tel+1 331-777-6000
Company StatusPrivate
Jobscareers.univarsolutions.com/
Social Sites

Univar Solutions Competitors

Univar Solutions competitors include Brenntag, Azelis, and W.W. Grainger. Univar Solutions ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Univar Solutions compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Brenntag's Logo
    Brenntag
    4.5/5
  2. #2
    Azelis' Logo
    Azelis
    4.2/5
  3. #3
    W.W. Grainger's Logo
    W.W. Grainger
    4.1/5
  4. #4
    Univar Solutions' Logo
    Univar Solutions
    3.2/5
  • As a global leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, we at Univar Solutions understand the importance of a measurable commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), making a positive impact on the world around us. Our commitment to achieving a more sustainable future through our ESG goals goes hand-in-hand with our purpose to keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe.

Univar Solutions Employees

Univar Solutions has 10000 employees. 144 employees at Univar Solutions have reviewed Univar Solutions across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.

Overall, the 144 Univar Solutions employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Univar Solutions are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Univar Solutions, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Univar Solutions are generally satisfied with their team. 144 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Univar Solutions are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Univar Solutions believe the environment at Univar Solutions is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Univar Solutions is extremely fast. About 41% of the employees at Univar Solutions work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Univar Solutions are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Univar Solutions employees generally work 9.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Univar Solutions report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
87% of Univar Solutions employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Univar Solutions employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
63% of Univar Solutions employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Univar Solutions - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Univar Solutions KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Univar Solutions' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Univar Solutions employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Univar Solutions Salaries

How much does Univar Solutions pay?

How much do people at Univar Solutions get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Univar Solutions is $122,919, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,519, or $55 per hour.

At Univar Solutions, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $207,461 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $48,152 annually. Average Univar Solutions salaries by department include: HR at $108,155, Sales at $81,351, Admin at $71,612, and Communications at $151,462. Half of Univar Solutions salaries are above $115,519.

66 employees at Univar Solutions rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 196 ratings) while 62 employees at Univar Solutions rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 64 ratings).

Last updated 19 days ago.

1st Percentile
$69k
$69k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$92k
$92k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$111k
$111k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$167k
$167k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$218k
$218k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$266k
$266k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$277k
$277k100th Percentile
$122,919*
Average Compensation
$115,519*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Univar Solutions Salaries by Department

Explore Univar Solutions Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Univar Solutions

Diverse employees at Univar Solutions score the company 56/100 across various culture categories, placing Univar Solutions in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Univar Solutions across various culture dimensions.

A Place Where People Matter,,In a dynamic and increasingly connected world, being a place where people matter is a core value, central to our purpose of helping communities stay healthy, fed, clean and safe. It means giving employees equal opportunities to thrive and providing security and support to achieve excellence together by leveraging the unique differences and abilities that contribute to our shared success.,,At Univar Solutions, we are committed to fostering a safe, collaborative, supportive and respectful environment that values diverse perspectives, mitigates unconscious bias and enables a culture where employees can bring their authentic selves to work.,,Explore how we are amplifying the diverse voices of Univar Solutions and working with business partners to build a more equitable and sustainable world for all. Some of our recent highlights include:,,- Launched candid conversations around racial divides, gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and more.,- Increased diverse representation at people-leader levels while driving increased inclusion across the globe.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 73/100
Department - Product
Men 47/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Univar Solutions Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Univar Solutions PTO

Univar Solutions' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Univar Solutions' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo33%
$500 -$1000/mo67%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Univar Solutions

What is Univar Solutions address?

Univar Solutions location is at 3075 Highland Pkwy

Who is the CEO of Univar Solutions?

Univar Solutions CEO is David Jukes, their score by employees is 59

What is Univar Solutions eNPS?

The eNPS for Univar Solutions is -21

What is Univar Solutions revenue?

Univar Solutions revenue is $11B

What is the salary for Director of Finance in Univar Solutions?

Director of Finance average salary in the US is 160k

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