Technical Expert, Logistics

Company: Lanxess Corporation
Location: Charleston
Posted on: November 19, 2020

Job Description:

Who we are:


LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.8 billion in 2019 and about 14,300 employees in 33 countries. The company is currently represented at 60+ production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics.

LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) and FTSE4Good.

In the United States, LANXESS employs more than 2,000 people at 21 locations in 10 states.


What we can offer you:

LANXESS is a young company with strong roots! We derive our strength from global presence, management excellence and most importantly our people! Our employees are the pillars of our success.

We offer exciting career opportunities regionally as well as internationally, educational assistance programs, competitive pay and benefits, language training programs, and many other personal and professional development programs that are a part of our vision and values that drive our ongoing success.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

* Evaluate and decide technical specifications for transport assets related to the products produced and shipped from the Charleston, SC plant (containers, valves, flanges, gaskets, etc.) throughout the region and internationally.

* Primary contact person for troubleshooting operational or technical issues in regards to the Charleston, SC transport bulk fleet, including OTMAs for railcars (internal partners and Lanxess representative with external stakeholders). Technical responsibility to non-bulk packaging systems in the site warehouse department.

* Responsible to author pre and post loading/unloading procedures for transport equipment.

* Manage training process for appropriate Charleston Site personnel per DOT/IMDG/IATA and Corporate requirements.

* Provide technical support as needed to external service providers in support of the maintenance function of the Charleston, SC transport fleet.

* Conduct audits of service providers to ensure compliance along with qualification visits at customer sites to ensure proper handling of material/bulk assets.

* Provide expert advice (technical support) for customers regarding unloading requirements and issues/questions related to transport equipment shipped from the Charleston, SC plant.

* Evaluate applicability and implement required changes to assets, policies and procedures at the Charleston, SC plant site as notified of changes in DOT and FRA regulations.

* Serve as Emergency Response coordinator for issues related to bulk assets, including conducting tabletop scenarios and emergency drills with equipment (within the region for materials originating from the Charleston site).

* Serve as the TSA Rail Security Coordinator for handling Toxic Inhalation Hazard materials via rail per Homeland Security regulations

REQUIREMENTS

* Bachelor's Degree in Logistic Management; Mechanical Engineering Preferred

* 5-10 years previous experience in similar environment

* Previous leadership and project management experience preferred



What we offer you:

* Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.

* Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

* Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global Xwork program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

* Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning .



Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Join the LANXESS team!

Must include a resume.

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