Logistics Manager - McDonald, PA

TIB Chemicals; McDonald (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TIB Chemicals in McDonald, PA is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee national and international shipping, warehousing, and material handling.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing logistics, IMDG/IATA hazmat certification, and strong leadership, communication, and ERP/M365 proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Min 5 years logistics experience in a manufacturing environment with international exposure.
• Hands-on experience in inventory management.
• IMDG/IATA certification for handling, packaging, and shipping hazardous materials.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with keen attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and ERP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the preparation, labeling, final inspection, timely pickup, and shipment of orders, including hazardous and non-hazardous materials, with related documentation.
• Create shipping and storage strategies; collaborate with EHS for safe separation of reactive chemicals.
• Receive and verify raw materials, packaging materials, and manufactured products; confirm counts and lot numbers.
• Supervise Warehouse Operators; enforce policies and administer discipline as needed.
• Review material receipts against POs; maintain inventory accuracy via cycle counts; ensure labeling/documentation.

Skills

Logistics management

Inventory management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

ERP systems

IMDG/IATA

Job description

Greetings and welcome to TIB! We are thrilled to have you here to learn more about our company. As you may have seen on our website, https://tib-chemicals.com we are a specialty chemical manufacturing company that supplies innovative solutions and products used across numerous markets and applications. With over 55 years of experience manufacturing a wide range of consistently high-quality standard and specialty chemical products, our goal is to provide increased value to our customers while helping them deliver next-generation products. Our dedicated R&D team is passionate about creating environmentally-friendly products. At TIB, quality is at the forefront of everything we do. Each department and every employee is committed to maintaining our ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications, as well as our EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating. What does this mean for you? When you join TIB, you become a valued member of our family. Despite servicing fortune 500 manufacturers around the world, we are a small but mighty company with approximately 55 employees occupying two plant locations and two office locations. We pride ourselves on working alongside colleagues who possess integrity, intelligence, a positive attitude, and initiative. We live by our philosophy of ABL (Always Be Learning) and ABT (Always Be Teaching). As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.

Req Number LOG-26-00002

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Category Logistics

Location McDonald

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Description

Job Posting: Logistics Manager

Reports To: Operations Director Job Status: Full Time, Exempt EEOC Code: 1.2 Supervisory Experience: This position has 1 direct report

Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Logistics Manager to oversee all logistics operations, including the efficient management of national and international shipping and receiving, as well as the storage of both raw materials and finished products. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with customer, quality, and legal requirements while collaborating with Sales, Operations, and various departments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Logistics Management: Direct and supervise the preparation, labeling, final inspection, timely pickup, and shipment of orders, including hazardous and non-hazardous materials, along with all related documentation.
• Strategy Development: Create shipping and storage strategies, considering restrictions and limitations. Collaborate with the EHS Department to ensure safe separation of reactive chemicals.
• Material Handling: Receive and verify raw materials, packaging materials, and manufactured products, confirming item counts and lot numbers.
• Warehouse Oversight: Supervise and evaluate Warehouse Operators, enforce policies, and administer discipline as necessary.
• Inventory Control: Review material receipts against purchase orders, maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts, and ensure proper labeling and documentation of products.
• Cost Management: Control department costs in alignment with the budget.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure warehouse safety, industrial hygiene, and ongoing efficiency improvements.
• Freight Management: Evaluate freight companies, manage freight invoices, monitor costs, and handle claims.
• Attendance and Accountability: Maintain regular attendance and punctuality while promoting a culture of safety and efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Foster teamwork and rapport within the organization, demonstrating respect and accountability.
• Continuous Learning: Cultivate a mindset of ongoing learning and teaching within the team.
• Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned by TIB.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of logistics experience within a manufacturing environment, with international exposure.
• Hands‑on experience in inventory management.
• IMDG/IATA certification for handling, packaging, and shipping hazardous materials.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and ERP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a unionized workforce.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Workdays are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but core hours from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. must be maintained, totaling 37.5 hours weekly.

Work Environment

This role operates in both industrial and administrative settings, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The role requires occasional standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching with hands and arms, and climbing stairs. The employee must be able to lift or move office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

Equipment Operated

• Basic Office Equipment (Phone, Copier, Fax Machine, Printer, Laminator, Computer, etc.)

Travel

This position does not require travel.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.