Packaging and Logistics Manager
Baton Rouge, LA

Job Summary: Senior level packaging expert who can quickly assess existing or potential problems in packaging operations, develop plans in close coordination with customer and PSC leadership, and implement – either in reaction to known issue or (preferably) proactively before they occur. Must be able to understand specific packaging equipment issues and more complex, system related issues involving staffing skills, organization structure or processes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with customers and PSC teams on the floor to identify packaging process bottlenecks and put specific plans in place to improve. Implement, monitor and adjust those plans.
• Work with customers and PSC teams to troubleshoot packaging equipment issues and develop plans to safely and efficiently operate when simply procuring new equipment is not an option.
• Assess steady state operations in packaging for efficiency improvements.
• Assess new packaging operations and jointly build commissioning / staffing plans with PSC teams and customer. Recognize when external expertise will be required – be able to recommend specific external expertise based on type of issues (current or forecasted for future).
• Work with packaging equipment vendors – engineering teams in particular – to effectively translate (and develop) troubleshooting plans to practical procedures for PSC teams on the floor.

Job Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in packaging and logistics.
• Strong understanding of packaging processes and equipment. Experience with a range of packaging systems and processes is critical.
• Strong problem-solving skills; experience doing so in complex operations
• Excellent communication skills – must be able to effectively communicate with everyone from PSC team on the shop floor to customer plant manager
• Must possess a valid TWIC card & driver’s license.
• 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Stable work history with good references from past employers.
• Pass a drug screen, physical, and background check; and speak fluent English.

Why work for us?

• We’ve been in business since 1952 and have a strong reputation for quality service, safety, and environmental protection.
• Our employees are our #1 asset, and we invest considerable time and resources to train them well, keep them safe, and provide them with opportunities to gain valuable industry experience.
• The work we do makes a huge impact in our nation’s economy. Check out our videos at petroleumservice.com/videos to learn more.
• Hear what some of our employees have to say about working for us at petroleumservice.com/testimonials

As the leader in product handling and site logistics for refineries, chemical producers, and marine transportation providers, Petroleum Service Corporation offers plant jobs with great earning potential, industry-leading training, excellent benefits, and advancement opportunities.

Employee Benefits:

• A variety of medical insurance options with the company paying a portion of the premiums, as well as affordable plans for dental, vision, accident, and critical illness coverage for employees and their families.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan to help employees save money for retirement.
• Paid vacations for full-time employees. Holiday pay and sick leave benefits vary by work group and job classification.
• As a member of the SGS global family, our employees are eligible for group purchasing discounts for new automobile purchases, homeowners’ and automobile insurance coverage, and cellular phone service.
• Safety incentives and bonuses.
• Industry-leading training and development programs.

Department/Job Function: Operations

Reporting to: Director of Plant Operations

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Hourly or Salary: Salary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.