Logistics Team Lead I

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Logistics Team Lead I located in Odessa, Texas. The Logistics Team Leader oversees a team of material handlers responsible for receiving, offloading, staging, and shipping raw materials and finished goods—including totes, drums, bulk trucks, and railcars—within a chemical manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant logistics operations while driving continuous improvement and supporting plant production needs.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, coach, and develop a team of material handlers; ensure accountability to productivity, accuracy, and cost‑saving targets.

- Prioritize daily tasks and allocate resources to meet production schedules and shipping/receiving demands.

- Support employee progression programs and provide ongoing feedback and performance evaluations.

- Foster a positive, safety‑focused work environment where employees can work safely and confidently.

- Oversee the safe offloading and loading of totes, drums, bulk trucks, and railcars in accordance with plant procedures and regulatory requirements.

- Ensure accurate execution of inventory movements, material staging, and order fulfillment.

- Maintain proper housekeeping and organization of logistics and warehouse areas.

- Support oversight of inventory levels and collaborate with planning to maintain material availability.

- Model and enforce SHE behaviors, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company safety standards.

- Work toward achieving Goal Zero by proactively identifying hazards and eliminating risks.

- Apply proper escalation processes for non‑conformities; participate in root cause analyses and ensure timely closure of action items.

- Partner with Quality, Planning, Production, Warehouse, and Maintenance to resolve issues impacting material flow, quality, or service.

- Communicate logistics metrics, operational updates, and improvement opportunities to both direct reports and leadership.

- Coordinate operational redesign or improvement projects to enhance service, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

- Identify and implement year‑over‑year improvements in productivity, cost savings, and service performance.

- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization and waste reduction.

- Ensure problems are raised, resolved, and escalated appropriately.

Position Details:

Location: Odessa, TX

Work week and shift: Monday - Friday 5am - 3pm (subject to change based on demand)

Minimum Qualifications

- Forklift experience

- Experience in logistics, warehousing, or material handling—preferably in a chemical, industrial, or manufacturing environment

- Minimum of 2 years of leadership or team lead experience overseeing hourly or frontline employees

- Working knowledge of bulk material handling, rail operations, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT)

- Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills

- Ability to work safely in an environment involving chemicals, industrial equipment, and regulated processes

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or a related field

- Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, military, or chemical plant environment

- Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

- Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies or Lean Manufacturing principles

- Knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation compliance requirements

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions

- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, think critically, and lead cross functional problem solving

About Us:

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.

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