Logistics Operations Supervisor

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day.

At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference.

Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.

We are now looking for a Logistics Operations Supervisor. This position will manage the internal fleet operations, distribution terminals in their respective area and overall transportation of both internal and external carriers. The position is located at our Granite City, IL location.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for safety and compliance of all personnel in their respective operation. Ensure that all employees are complying with rules, regulations and standards in accordance with regulatory agencies as well as internal Kemira policies, procedures and standards.
• Recruit and hire truck drivers for respective areas
• Responsible for employee training, for regulated transportation requirements, internal requirements, associated function specific and others. This includes tracking training requirements, conducting or coordinating training and proper documentation of all training.
• Manage fleet equipment to ensure that it is maintained, tested, inspected and compliant with all applicable regulations and standards. Coordinate with applicable team members to ensure that testing and inspections are carried out with qualified personnel or vendors, manage documentation as required by regulation.
• Manage fleet driver’s safety and operative performance. Drive continuous improvement in safety and optimized operational performance through robust KLI management
• Manage driver’s hours of service as required by the regulation
• Oversee transportation planning for internal and external carriers for all M&I shipments
• Manage steel mill service, inventories and coordinate with plants and SCM on balance of supply to demand
• Monitor third party terminals operations with service providers, address railcar dwelling events and prevention working with SCM
• Responsible for cost controls of assigned cost centers, review financial statements and prepare monthly financial and operative reviews
• Manage drivers, administration support, transportation planners
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly SAP processing is completed accurately and completely, address any SAP issues as needed
• Conduct safety walks & talks and other safety performance KPI’s, manage cases in Synergi, investigate incidents and develop and implement corrective actions

What you’ll bring to the team:

• 7-10 years experience in logistics industry.
• 3-5 years minimum of transportation planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience with MS office applications including word, excel, power point and outlook.

What you can expect from us:

• Great Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A job that helps you increase your abilities and skills in various areas.
• Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market.
• An attractive benefit package.
• A great, multicultural and positive working environment.

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!

For more information, please contact reynaldo.marierose@kemira.com by email or by phone at 1-470-407-0586.

Please apply with CV/Resume at Kemira.com/careers.