Logistic Transportation Operations Manager (F/M/X)

Solvay • Houston, TX

92d • $92,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Logistics Team, composed of 3 people, is integrated in the NAM Supply Chain department and focuses on Transport and Handling of our local and internally produced chemicals. As a Logistics Transportation Operation Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Special Chem. GBU North American logistics teams by overseeing the performance of our third-party warehousing and vendors, strive for continuous improvement in our distribution network, and implementing new logistics projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in logistics and supply chain operations with technical expertise in transportation equipment.
• Project and time management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Critical & Structural thinking, with an analytical mind, putting value in the core.
• Ability to challenge and adapt existing ways of working, but also to lead change management.
• Ability to act, communicate, and influence multi-stakeholders in a global environment across different organizational levels vertically & transversally.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and bring innovative new ideas for discussion and implementation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong relationship skills.
• Independent worker.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe handling and storage of materials at third-party facilities/operations, including hazardous and dangerous goods, for the Special Chem GBU in NAM.
• Lead transportation handling audits related to third-party logistics providers.
• Work with logistics teams, HSE, and Technical Service to identify and address safety concerns related to warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
• Serve as the Regulatory transportation expert (FRA, FMCSA, PHSMA, IMO, IMDG) for the operations group.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulations and interact with appropriate regulatory agencies as well as corporate and plant personnel to resolve issues related to truck, rail, and multimodal operations outside of our facilities.
• Lead transportation safety meetings monthly and manage SAP QM for incident tracking, audit, and action item reporting.
• Lead projects for new terminal, warehouse, and multimodal operations to support commercial development.

Benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role.
• Competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Base pay expected for this role is $92,000 - $115,000 per year in the USA.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements, employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree