Situation in organisation (enclose a copy of your organisation chart)
Reports directly to the Plant Manager. 6 direct reports include 4 hourly employees, Logistics Clerk, and a Materials Coordinator (direct and indirect procurement)
Job dimensions
Responsible for managing the Calumet City Warehouse, Distribution, and Logistics operations in a safe and efficient manner to ensure timely delivery of product in the proper container at the correct time/date.
Activities
LOGISTICS and OPERATIONS (70%):
Warehouse Management
Manage daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, organizing and shipping of material and finished goods
Manage all Tank Wagon, Packaged Goods and sample shipments in coordination with the Business and Corporate support teams
Ensure packaging and priority lists are prepared for rush & short lead-time orders
Support Logistics Coordinator as needed to schedule inbound and outbound shipments
Support outside warehouses as needed
Inventory Management
Develop and implement effective warehouse strategies and processes to ensure efficient operation and timely order fulfillment
Monitor inventory levels for raw materials and collaborate with procurement to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained
Ensure raw material availability while minimizing demurrage and drayage cost
Participate in cycle counts for the plant warehouse and storage locations both internal and external to site
Ensure maintenance of storage areas and optimize space usage for maximum efficiency
Compliance to all regulations and company policy
Ensure compliance with all regulations for shipping/receiving hazardous materials (e.g. DOT, ICC, IMDG)
Provide training related to all shipping modes, as well as mandatory training for all personnel identified as hazmat employees
Interface with regulatory agencies to provide responses and action plans to address transportation and shipping incidents
Coordinate transportation regulatory audits with outside agencies (e.g. FRA, DOT)
Point of contact for railroad operations and switching contractors to ensure efficient and safe movement of railcars pursuant to site contract requirements
Work with HES leaders to coordinate emergency response training based on REACTS
Support ISO 9001, RC 14001, and other Corporate Management Systems
Other duties as required to support plant operations
SUPERVISION (30%):
Directly supervises Logistics personnel in the execution of warehouse and transportation related activities
Provide guidance and direction in a way that motivates the workforce to achieve high productivity rates and achieve target on key performance metrics
Ensure team completes all training on time, attends mandatory meetings, and actively participates in the site HES program
Ensures plant rules are explained to outside carriers and drivers, and promptly investigate any issues
Context and environment
The ideal candidate:
Reliable with unquestionable integrity
Promotes an organized, efficient, and collaborative workplace
Adapts priorities and workload to support a dynamic business
Complies with all regulatory and company requirements
Travels up to 10%
Accountabilities
Purpose:
Manage the logistics, warehouse, and procurement activities at the Calumet City plant
Work on-site to lead a team of 6 direct reports
Ensure operations comply with all and regulatory and company requirements
Qualifications / experience required
Bachelor's degree with 5 years logistics experience or 10 years of experience in Chemical Plant operations