Senior Chemical Logistics Manager

United Petroleum Transports

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Senior Chemical Logistics Manager

Department: Operations

Location: Terminal

Reports To: Terminal Manager

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule: Monday through Friday 7 am to 4 pm with on-call duties as needed

Purpose:

The Senior Chemical Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing chemical transportation logistics to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations across the CSC. This role embraces, promotes, and advances the Vision, Values, and Mission of the company while supporting the annual Owner's Plan.

UPT is committed to the Guiding Principles of the Responsible Care initiative and expects all employees to uphold these principles by conducting business in a manner that protects employees, the public, and the environment while continuously improving safety and operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions:

• Champion a safety-first culture in all aspects of chemical logistics and fleet operations.
• Ensure a seamless and professional customer experience through responsive, accurate, and solution-oriented communication.
• Oversee and prioritize chemical freight scheduling, working closely with Fleet Managers, Customer Service, and customers to maximize capacity, optimize driver utilization, and meet customer commitments. Fleet Managers cannot turn down freight.
• Strategically build, plan, and assign chemical loads to drivers in a fair and equitable manner, considering regulatory compliance, hours of service, customer requirements, and operational efficiency.
• Support and assist, as directed, in the hiring, onboarding, and development of drivers and non-driving personnel.
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, training, mentoring, and performance management for drivers, Fleet Managers, and Customer Service Representatives, including appropriate corrective action when needed.
• Continuously evaluate staffing models and driver utilization to ensure the highest level of equipment and workforce efficiency.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant completion and processing of chemical load documentation, meeting company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with operations associates and drivers regarding company standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a key communication link with internal and external customers as required.
• Collaborate and communicate routinely with the CSC Manager, Operations Manager (where applicable), Regional Manager, Regional Safety Director, Customer Service Representatives, and Maintenance personnel.
• Maintain current knowledge of DOT, federal, state, and chemical-specific transportation regulations, sharing updates as necessary.
• Provide leadership coverage during extended hours, holidays, and special operational circumstances as needed.
• Participate in and contribute to CSC financial reviews, including P&L performance, dashboards, KPIs, and operational metrics.
• Travel as required to support remote operations, terminals, or special initiatives.
• Assist Center and Operations Managers (where applicable) with Fleet Manager scheduling, staffing, and overtime management.