Shift Team Leader

Croda; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K Match

Paid Holidays

Career Development

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short and long term disability

Parental Leave

Job summary

Croda is seeking an experienced Shift Team Leader at the Atlas Point site to oversee daily logistics, warehouse, and bulk material handling in a chemical manufacturing setting.

You will manage SAP transactions, coordinate with internal and external partners, and drive safety, efficiency, and inventory accuracy across shifts.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, and inventory control.
• Knowledge of DOT, HAZMAT, FRA, IATA, OSHA, EPA, GHS labeling and chemical handling requirements.
• Certification in DOT HAZMAT and IATA (or ability to obtain) is required or attainable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily logistics and material handling activities, including railcars, trailers, and carrier coordination.
• Oversee daily warehouse and distribution operations: receiving, storage, staging, picking, shipping, cycle counting, inventories.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments with carriers and internal teams for safe, timely material movement.
• Administer SAP receiving, shipping, inventory, and process orders to support production.
• Maintain accurate inventory records with batch/lot tracking and expiration management.
• Monitor inventory against demand and tank capacity to prevent stockouts or excess stock.
• Investigate and resolve inventory, receiving, shipping, and SAP-related issues.
• Ensure DOT/HAZMAT/EPA/OSHA compliance in all logistics activities.

Skills

Logistics leadership

SAP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Team coaching

Communication

Education

DOT HAZMAT & IATA certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Shift Team Leader (Atlas Point)

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.

We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are seeking an experienced Warehouse and Logistics Shift Team Leader responsible for leading daily logistics, warehouse, distribution, and bulk material handling operations in a chemical manufacturing environment. This role oversees safe and compliant movement, storage, shipping, receiving, inventory control, railcar and trailer activity, SAP transactions, and coordination with internal and external partners to support production and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily logistics and material handling activities, including railcars, trailers, and carrier coordination for pickups and deliveries.
• Oversee daily warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, storage, staging, picking, shipping, cycle counting, and physical inventories.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with carriers, logistics partners, and internal teams to ensure safe and timely material movement.
• Administer SAP receiving, shipping, inventory, and process order transactions to support accurate material movement and production execution.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including batch/lot tracking, expiration dates, shelf-life management, and inventory corrections.
• Monitor demand versus tank capacity and inventory requirements to prevent stockouts, production disruptions, and excess inventory.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve inventory, receiving, shipping, labeling, and SAP-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, HAZMAT, FRA, OSHA, EPA, and company requirements across all logistics and warehouse activities.
• Ensure hazardous materials are properly classified, labeled, stored, documented, and shipped in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support incident investigations, audits, corrective actions, and compliance follow-up activities.
• Lead, coach, train, schedule, and develop logistics and warehouse employees.
• Create and execute daily work assignments while balancing operational priorities and future workload requirements.
• Work effectively within a union environment and manage responsibilities in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Coordinate with Operations, Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to support production and resolve operational issues.
• Identify and implement improvements in safety, efficiency, inventory accuracy, material flow, warehouse utilization, and overall logistics performance.

Qualifications

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

Experience

• Strong experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, bulk material handling, chemical storage, shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
• Understanding of DOT, HAZMAT, FRA, IATA, OSHA, EPA, GHS labeling, SDS, and chemical handling requirements.
• DOT HAZMAT and IATA certification, or ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/WMS systems, including receiving, shipping, inventory corrections, batch/lot tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to lead teams, coach employees, assign work, resolve issues, and communicate effectively across departments.
• Ability to work in a unionized environment and operate within the requirements of the CBA.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, planning, and follow-through skills.

Other

• Safety-first leadership and strong regulatory awareness.
• Strong SAP and inventory management capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication with employees, carriers, third-party partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to standardize processes and improve operational performance.

Why Join Us

Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Work in a dynamic, safety-focused production environment
• Lead a critical team in a high-reliability operation
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
• Generous PTO
• 401K Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid Holidays

Additional Information

This is an on-site position based at our Atlas Point site in New Castle, Delaware.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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