Logistics & Material Handler Supervisor

Logistics And Material Handling Supervisor

Join a team that's shaping the future of smart materials and sustainable solutions. At Evonik's Chester, PA facility, we're hiring a Logistics and Material Handling Supervisor to support our Precipitated Silica operations. In this leadership role, you'll oversee key logistics and material flow activities, support procurement, and ensure warehouse operations run smoothly.

This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong floor presence, blending daily engagement with warehouse and logistics operations alongside office-based planning, systems work, and cross-functional collaboration. If you lead by example, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy solving problems in real time, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll serve as a frontline leader overseeing all aspects of logistics, inventory, and material handling operations. You will :

• Actively oversee daily logistics operations on the plant floor and in the warehouse, supporting real-time issue resolution, coaching team members, and ensuring shipping targets are met for both finished goods and bulk products.
• Supervise and coach the Shipping Coordinator and Shipping Operators; serve as a first point of escalation for issues and operational needs.
• Oversee warehouse inventory management, including daily cycle counts, month-end reconciliation, SAP transactions, and purchase requisitions for packaging materials and consumables.
• Manage procurement and inventory of technical spare parts in coordination with the Technical Manager to ensure availability for maintenance and capital projects.
• Support the Logistics Manager on indirect procurement tasks, outline agreement call-offs, and SAP data entry.
• Back up key roles, including the Administrative & Systems Assistant and Shipping Coordinator, to maintain continuity of site-critical operations.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure team adherence to GMP and food safety procedures in alignment with Chester site expectations.
• Engage cross-functionally with departments such as EHS, Maintenance, Packaging, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth material flow and compliance.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives by improving warehouse and procurement processes, reducing net working capital, and optimizing labor costs.

Requirements

Your Team & Impact

You will report directly to the Logistics Manager and play a key role in supporting operations at our Chester site, which is part of Evonik's Smart Effects Business Line. You'll lead a logistics team that includes direct and indirect reports (currently this would include a Shipping Coordinator, 3 Shipping Operators, 24 Packaging Operators, and 4 contractors), ensuring logistics run smoothly and safely to support business goals.

Your Career Path

At Evonik, we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where safety, innovation, and sustainability are at the forefront. Our Chester team values continuous improvement, open communication, and the development of our people. We believe in recognizing contributions and creating space for new ideas and growth.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https : / / careers.evonik.com. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager : Wenda Cenexant