Warehouse Supervisor

ZL Chemicals Ltd.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Stable, full‑time employment

Safety‑first workplace culture

Job summary

ZL Chemicals USA is seeking an additional hands‑on Warehouse Supervisor to join our warehouse leadership team in Odessa, Texas. This role will work alongside another Supervisor to coordinate daily warehouse activities supporting chemical production and distribution.

You will lead warehouse employees, coordinate shipping and receiving, maintain inventory accuracy, promote safe work practices, and ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• At least three years of warehouse, logistics, production, or industrial experience.
• At least one year of team‑lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material handling.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety and hazardous‑material handling practices.
• Experience operating or supervising forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with another supervisor and share operational responsibilities.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work overtime or weekends when operationally required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations with the existing Warehouse Supervisor.
• Supervise shipping, receiving, product storage, inventory, and material‑handling activities.
• Assign daily work, coordinate workloads, and monitor employee performance.
• Ensure products are properly received, labeled, stored, staged, and shipped.
• Verify shipments against bills of lading, purchase orders, and shipping documents.
• Conduct cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory, lot, and batch records in the ERP or warehouse system.
• Enforce safety procedures and the proper use of PPE.
• Conduct safety meetings, inspections, and equipment checks.
• Ensure chemicals and hazardous materials are handled and stored safely.
• Report and assist with investigating spills, incidents, equipment damage, and unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate the safe use of forklifts, pumps, blenders, ISO containers, trucks, and other equipment.
• Report equipment problems and coordinate required maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse.
• Train and coach warehouse employees on safety and operating procedures.
• Monitor productivity, inventory accuracy, safety, and on‑time shipments.
• Support continuous‑improvement and quality‑control initiatives.
• Serve as a warehouse leader when the Warehouse Manager is unavailable.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Overtime availability

Collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Forklift operation

ERP systems

Inventory software

Job description

Location:10919 W County Road 127 Odessa, Texas 79765

About ZL Chemicals USA

ZL Chemicals USA is part of ZL Chemicals Group, a global leader in high-performance polymer and chemical manufacturing serving the energy and industrial sectors. With operations across the United States, Canada, and the Gulf region, we deliver advanced polymer and friction reducer solutions that enhance efficiency, performance, and reliability in oilfield applications.

Position Summary

ZL Chemicals USA is seeking an additional hands‑on Warehouse Supervisor to join our existing warehouse leadership team. This position will work alongside another Warehouse Supervisor to coordinate daily warehouse activities supporting chemical production and distribution. The Warehouse Supervisor will lead warehouse employees, coordinate shipping and receiving, maintain inventory accuracy, promote safe work practices, and ensure orders are completed accurately and on time. Both supervisors report to the Warehouse Manager and work closely with production, logistics, procurement, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the existing Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations.
• Supervise shipping, receiving, product storage, inventory, and material‑handling activities.
• Assign daily work, coordinate workloads, and monitor employee performance.
• Ensure products are properly received, labeled, stored, staged, and shipped.
• Verify shipments against bills of lading, purchase orders, and shipping documents.
• Conduct cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory, lot, and batch records in the ERP or warehouse system.
• Enforce safety procedures and the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Conduct safety meetings, inspections, and equipment checks.
• Ensure chemicals and hazardous materials are handled and stored safely.
• Report and assist with investigating spills, incidents, equipment damage, and unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate the safe use of forklifts, pumps, blenders, ISO containers, trucks, and other equipment.
• Report equipment problems and coordinate required maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse.
• Train and coach warehouse employees on safety and operating procedures.
• Monitor productivity, inventory accuracy, safety, and on‑time shipments.
• Support continuous‑improvement and quality‑control initiatives.
• Serve as a warehouse leader when the Warehouse Manager is unavailable.

Qualifications

Required

• At least three years of warehouse, logistics, production, or industrial experience.
• At least one year of team‑lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material handling.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety and hazardous‑material handling practices.
• Experience operating or supervising forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with another supervisor and share operational responsibilities.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work overtime or weekends when operationally required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, oilfield services, polymers, drilling fluids, or another industrial environment.
• Experience using an ERP or warehouse management system.
• Forklift operator or trainer certification.
• Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, EPA, HAZWOPER, or related requirements.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain, business, or a related field.

Physical and Working Requirements

• Ability to work in warehouse, yard, and chemical‑manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work around chemicals, vehicles, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Stable, full‑time employment
• Safety‑first workplace culture

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screening.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.