Site Logistics Lead

Vantage Specialty Chemicals•Gurnee, IL

9d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Logistics Lead is responsible for overseeing all on-site logistics activities within a chemical manufacturing facility. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant movement, storage, and shipment of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, and waste streams. The Site Logistics Lead coordinates daily logistics operations, manages carrier and contractor relationships, maintains inventory accuracy, and supports production requirements while ensuring adherence to environmental, health, safety, and regulatory standards. Provide a concise summary of the role, highlighting its primary purpose and objectives within the organization.

Requirements

6+ years of logistics, warehouse, transportation, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, specialty chemical, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
Experience managing hazardous materials transportation and storage strongly preferred.
Knowledge of chemical plant operations and supply chain processes.
Understanding of DOT, OSHA, EPA, and hazardous materials regulations.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards.
Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
APICS/ASCM, CLTD, CSCP, or related supply chain certification.
Experience with rail logistics and bulk chemical transportation.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) environments.

Responsibilities

Lead daily site logistics activities, including inbound, outbound, and internal material movements.
Coordinate receipt and unloading of raw materials, bulk chemicals, packaging materials, and production supplies.
Manage shipping processes for finished goods, ensuring on-time customer deliveries.
Oversee loading and unloading activities involving tanker trucks, railcars, ISO containers, and package freight.
Ensure proper staging, storage, and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Collaborate with Production, Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, and Warehouse teams to meet operational requirements.
Align logistics activities with production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities.
Resolve transportation, scheduling, and material availability issues.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain adherence to Responsible Care®, Process Safety Management (PSM), and site safety programs.
Conduct logistics safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
Lead or participate in incident investigations and corrective action plans.
Ensure carriers and contractors comply with site safety requirements.
Coordinate transportation providers and third-party logistics partners.
Monitor carrier performance, freight costs, and service levels.
Manage transportation schedules to minimize delays and demurrage charges.
Support freight optimization and cost-reduction initiatives.
Monitor inventory transactions and maintain inventory accuracy.
Ensure proper documentation for receiving, shipping, and inventory movements.
Support cycle counting and physical inventory activities.
Optimize warehouse utilization and storage practices.
Lead and coordinate logistics personnel, operators, and contractors assigned to site logistics functions.
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Track and report logistics KPIs, including: On-time delivery performance, Inventory accuracy, Freight costs, Loading/unloading efficiency, Safety metrics.
Provide training and coaching related to logistics procedures and compliance requirements.