Logistics Operations Supervisor/Manager

Openwork, formerly Meador Staffing Services; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork, formerly Meador Staffing Services, is assisting a client in Houston for an Operations & Logistics Supervisor/Manager role in a chemical manufacturing setting. You will oversee daily logistics, transportation, inventory, warehousing, and supply chain activities while targeting cost reductions.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in chemical manufacturing or storage, plus supervisory experience and strong knowledge of transport, freight, warehousing, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing or chemical storage.
• 2 years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of transportation, freight, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Experience working with carriers, suppliers, warehouses, and third‑party logistics providers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze freight costs, carrier rates, shipping routes, and logistics expenses to improve profitability.
• Negotiate competitive rates with carriers, warehouses, terminals, and third‑party logistics providers.
• Reduce unnecessary freight charges, storage fees, demurrage, detention, and other avoidable expenses.
• Partner with purchasing, production, and management to improve processes and reduce operating expenses.
• Coordinate daily transportation, shipping, receiving, and logistics activities.
• Manage relationships with trucking companies, freight forwarders, terminals, warehouses, and other service providers.
• Evaluate transportation rates, carrier performance, and service levels.
• Resolve shipment delays, transportation issues, damages, and customer concerns.
• Ensure compliance with transportation, safety, and documentation requirements.
• Monitor raw materials, packaging, and finished‑goods inventory.
• Improve inventory accuracy, warehouse utilization, and material handling processes.
• Coordinate inventory counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory and carrying costs.
• Work closely with third‑party warehouses and storage facilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve order efficiency and timely processing.
• Work with teams for ideas to improve timelines with customers in all areas.
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics planning

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Operations & Logistics Supervisor/Manager

Location: Houston, Texas

Salary: $89,000–$115,000 annually

Industry: Chemicals / Specialty Chemicals / Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Education: Bachelor Degree a huge plus!

Must Have: ISO Tanks, Bulk Liquid, Rail Car

Position Overview

We are assisting a client with a new role for an experienced, hands‑on Operations & Logistics Supervisor/Manager to join a growing chemical organization in Houston, Texas.

This position will oversee and coordinate daily logistics, transportation, inventory, warehousing, and supply chain activities while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in chemicals along with excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and vendor management skills.

A key focus of this role is cost optimization, including reducing freight, warehousing, inventory, and overall operational expenses while maintaining excellent customer service, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Cost Optimization

• Analyze freight costs, carrier rates, shipping routes, and logistics expenses to improve profitability.
• Negotiate competitive rates with carriers, warehouses, terminals, and third‑party logistics providers.
• Reduce unnecessary freight charges, storage fees, demurrage, detention, and other avoidable expenses.
• Partner with purchasing, production, and management to improve processes and reduce operating expenses.

Logistics & Transportation

• Coordinate daily transportation, shipping, receiving, and logistics activities.
• Manage relationships with trucking companies, freight forwarders, terminals, warehouses, and other service providers.
• Evaluate transportation rates, carrier performance, and service levels.
• Resolve shipment delays, transportation issues, damages, and customer concerns.
• Ensure compliance with transportation, safety, and documentation requirements.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Monitor raw materials, packaging, and finished‑goods inventory.
• Improve inventory accuracy, warehouse utilization, and material handling processes.
• Coordinate inventory counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory and carrying costs.
• Work closely with third‑party warehouses and storage facilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve order efficiency and timely processing.
• Work with teams for ideas to improve timelines with customers in all areas.
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• 5–8+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing or chemical storage arena.
• 2 years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of transportation, freight, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Experience working with carriers, suppliers, warehouses, and third‑party logistics providers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience utilizing ERP systems.

Must Have:

• Experience in chemicals, specialty chemicals, oils and fats, biofuels, or related manufacturing industries.
• Experience with bulk liquid transportation, tank trucks, ISO tanks, chemical terminals, and bulk storage.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, chemical handling, and environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.

$75,000–$115,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations or logistics professional looking to make a measurable impact within a chemical manufacturing environment.