Logistics Supervisor in Hammond, Indiana at ECOSERVICES

Backed by an over 130-year history, Ecovyst has evolved into a platform of leading sulfur solutions united by a shared commitment to reliability, innovation, and performance. We have carefully cultivated our reputation as a premier provider of virgin sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid regeneration services, and sulfuric acid derivatives. We provide specialty grade high-purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. Among them are mining, particularly copper for electronics applications, production of electric vehicles and the ongoing expansion of data centers across the globe, and industrial applications including our customers’ production of nylon precursors, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, industrial and municipal water treatment, and refining and petrochemical processes.

• Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, produces virgin sulfuric acid, and offers chemical waste handling and treatment services
• Calabrian produces high-value sulfur dioxide and derivative solutions, enabling us to serve a broader set of essential industries
• Chem32 sulfides and activates catalysts for refining and renewable fuel processes

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

What you will be doing:

● Plan, organize, and direct all loading and shipping operations at the Hammond facility.

● Own DOT compliance for all loading and shipping operations.

● Manage tank inventory and raw material inventory.

● Manage and minimize demurrage costs.

● Track and manage OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) for loading rack operations.

● Remove operational bottlenecks and improve loading throughput.

● Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all loading, receiving, and shipping operations.

● Develop and maintain a comprehensive training program for the logistics and loading team.

● Implement manufacturing excellence principles within the logistics department.

● Minimize overtime through effective staff scheduling.

● Manage direct reports.

● Serve as backup to the Logistics Coordinator when absent.

● Carrier coordination — schedule and communicate with carriers and drivers for truck and railcar loading and receiving.

● Serve as OMC (Operations Maintenance Coordinator) for the logistics department.

● Actively support and enforce the plant’s HS&E standards and Ecovyst 20 Principles for Managing Behavioral and Operational Safety.

● Own all DOT hazmat loading and shipping compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in engineering, logistics, supply chain management, business, or a related field is preferred but not required.

● Min 5–10 years of combined chemical loading/unloading and frontline supervisory experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing environment.

● Hands-on chemical loading and unloading experience a plus — direct experience with liquid acid, caustic, or similar hazardous chemical loading via truck tanker and/or railcar; familiarity with loading arms, pumps, flow meters, vapor recovery systems, and associated safety interlocks.

● DOT Hazmat regulations proficiency required.

● SAP proficiency required.

● Microsoft Excel proficiency required.

● SOP development— ability to write clear, accurate operating procedures for chemical loading, receiving, and shipping; utilize the MOC process for procedure changes.

● Manufacturing excellence experience.

● USW (or equivalent) union environment supervisory experience required — demonstrated ability to manage, coach, and hold accountable a unionized hourly loading workforce within a collective bargaining agreement.

● Inventory management experience — tank inventory monitoring, raw material receipt coordination, and production supply chain awareness.

● Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to coordinate with carriers, Production Engineer, and site leadership on daily scheduling and exception