Chemical Logistics Supervisor – Loading & Shipping

Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies in Hammond, IN is seeking a seasoned Logistics Supervisor to plan, direct, and optimize loading and shipping operations at the Hammond facility. You will own DOT compliance, manage tank and raw material inventories, and drive safety and efficiency across the logistics team.

Responsibilities include SOP development, training programs, and implementing manufacturing excellence principles, while coordinating with carriers, scheduling daily jobs, and minimizing overtime

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Min 5–10 years of combined chemical loading/unloading experience.
• Hands-on chemical loading/unloading experience with liquids (acid, caustic) and hazards.
• DOT Hazmat regulations proficiency required.
• USW union environment supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Minimize demurrage costs.
• Track and manage OEE for loading rack operations.
• Remove operational bottlenecks and improve loading throughput.
• Develop, update, and maintain 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

DOT Hazmat

SOP development

Manufacturing excellence

Union supervision

Inventory management

Scheduling/communication

Leadership

Chemical loading

Safety compliance

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering/logistics/business)

Job description

Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies in Hammond, IN is seeking a seasoned Logistics Supervisor to plan, direct, and optimize loading and shipping operations at the Hammond facility. You will own DOT compliance, manage tank and raw material inventories, and drive safety and efficiency across the logistics team.

Responsibilities include SOP development, training programs, and implementing manufacturing excellence principles, while coordinating with carriers, scheduling daily jobs, and minimizing overtime