Lead Logistics Technician

Roquette•Midland, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Roquette is seeking a Lead Logistics Technician to join their Methocel™ production facility in Midland, MI. This role is responsible for coordinating and leading daily logistics operations, including packaging and grinding activities, to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality plant performance. The Lead Logistics Technician serves as the on-shift leader, providing direction, technical expertise, and cross-functional coordination while maintaining compliance with all safety, quality, and operational standards.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to pass technical certification covering logistics equipment, processes, and operating principles.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, safety standards, and operational procedures.
Ability to operate industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts, material handling equipment) safely and effectively
Safety-first mindset with strong attention to detail
Proactive and solutions-oriented
Effective communicator across functions and shifts
Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-shift leader, providing guidance, coaching, and technical support to Logistics Technicians.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all EH&S standards, including cGMP and site policies.
Foster teamwork, support conflict resolution, and drive overall team effectiveness.
Assist in training and development of team members and identify ongoing training needs.
Assess daily workload and allocate resources to meet production and logistics demands.
Plan, prioritize, and execute logistics activities, including packaging and grinding operations.
Ensure proper staffing coverage for breaks, vacancies, and overtime needs.
Act as the primary point of contact between Logistics and cross-functional teams (Operations, Maintenance, Technical Staff, and Warehouse).
Monitor and enforce safe work practices and regulatory compliance (cGMP, ISO, and internal standards).
Conduct safety observations, hazard assessments, and participate in safety meetings.
Lead response and reporting for safety and quality near-miss events.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of all documentation, including check sheets and electronic logbooks.
Review plant status, logbooks, and master task lists at the start of each shift.
Provide clear, detailed shift handoffs, including current issues, priorities, and ongoing work.
Communicate deviations from standard operations and ensure alignment across shifts.
Deliver regular updates on packaging and grinding performance in daily meetings.
Operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor maintenance on packaging and grinding equipment, including PLC-based systems.
Monitor equipment readiness, coordinate maintenance activities, and submit work requests as needed.
Utilize systems such as Aspen/IP21 for process monitoring and troubleshooting.
Oversee material flow, including pulp inventory, finished goods, and warehouse coordination.
Manage trailer movements, shipping activities, and inventory transactions using system tools (e.g., Yardview, ADB).
Ensure timely ordering of supplies and coordination with warehouse operations.
Track and analyze key performance metrics using tools such as PowerBI, including: Safety and Quality Near Misses, Production throughput (handled vs. packaged volume), Equipment downtime (packaging and grinding).
Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain 5S standards.
Participate in procedure development, review, and updates to enhance operational efficiency.
Provide hands-on support in packaging and grinding roles as needed.
Assist with non-routine operations, maintenance activities, and plant troubleshooting.
Serve as shift focal point for energy isolation and safety systems (LOTO, IOE/LEO via RTMS).