Superintendent, Distribution & Traffic

Nutrien•Augusta, GA

17d

About The Position

The Superintendent, Distribution & Traffic leads the distribution and traffic area, ensuring it is operated and maintained in accordance with Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines. The role manages daily shipping, distribution, and dispatch operations for ammonia and urea products, coordinating railcar and truck loading schedules with production and customer delivery timelines. The superintendent also coordinates maintenance repairs, oversees regulatory compliance and departmental safety and environmental programs, and develops relationships with rail and trucking providers to support timely, cost-effective service. The position works with plant, warehouse, and customer service teams to streamline logistics, tracks shipments and addresses disruptions, analyzes distribution data for improvements, and manages inventory and shipment documentation. It supervises and develops personnel, conducts performance appraisals, sets goals, and leads safety initiatives and audits of loading areas and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing distribution.
Strong knowledge of DOT/FRA hazardous materials regulations.
Experience managing logistics involving both rail and trucking networks.
Proficiency in logistics software, ERP systems, and shipment tracking tools.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Certification in Transportation Management or Hazardous Materials Handling.
Familiarity with ammonia/urea chemical handling protocols.

Responsibilities

Ensure the Distribution and Traffic area is operated and maintained in accordance with Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines.
Lead and manage daily shipping, distribution, and dispatch operations for ammonia and urea products.
Coordinate railcar and truck loading schedules with production and customer delivery timelines.
Coordinate maintenance repair activities.
Lead departmental safety and environmental efforts, programs, and regulatory compliance, and ensure employees understand these areas.
Maintain compliance with hazardous materials transport regulations, including 49 CFR, FRA rules, and OSHA standards.
Develop and maintain relationships with rail and trucking providers to support timely and cost-effective service.
Track shipments in real time and proactively resolve delays or disruptions.
Collaborate with plant, warehouse, and customer service teams to streamline logistics processes.
Conduct performance appraisals for direct reports and set goals and objectives for performance and professional development.
Analyze transportation and distribution data to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
Manage inventory and ensure accurate shipment documentation and regulatory paperwork.
Lead safety initiatives and conduct regular audits of loading areas and procedures.
Supervise personnel and provide training and support for professional development.