Position Summary
Economy Polymers & Chemicals is seeking a Customer Service & Logistics Manager to oversee order management, customer support, and shipping operations. This role is responsible for leading a team, ensuring accurate and compliant documentation, and managing both domestic and international shipments, including hazardous materials.
This position supports a 24/7, 365-day operation, and requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience in an industrial or chemical environment, with hands-on knowledge of bills of lading (BOL), export processes, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a customer service and logistics team
- Monitor and manage team performance using KPIs and operational metrics
- Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and address underperformance
- Ensure team accountability for accuracy, responsiveness, and compliance
- Manage staffing coverage to support a 24/7 operational schedule
- Oversee the full order lifecycle from entry through shipment
- Ensure accuracy in order processing, pricing, and documentation
- Identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks or operational issues
- Collaborate with production, shipping, and sales teams to meet customer needs
- Draft, review and approve bills of lading for accuracy and completeness
- Establish and enforce processes to minimize BOL errors
- Ensure proper handling of shipping documentation, including order confirmations and related records
- Train team members on BOL procedures and compliance requirements
- Oversee domestic and international shipments, including export operations
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including DOT, IMDG, and IATA/ICAO requirements
- Review export documentation such as commercial invoices and packing lists
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers
- Address and resolve export-related issues such as delays, holds, or documentation errors
- Ensure timely and professional handling of customer inquiries and escalations
- Balance customer satisfaction with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Oversee documentation and resolution of customer complaints and non-conformances
- Analyze operational and customer service metrics to identify improvement opportunities
- Implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction
- Maintain compliance and readiness for audits or regulatory reviews
Qualifications
- 3 to 5+ years of experience in customer service, logistics, or order management
- Prior supervisory or management experience
- Experience drafting, reviewing or managing bills of lading (BOL)
- Knowledge of shipping documentation and order processing workflows
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7, 365-day operation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Experience in chemical, manufacturing, or industrial environments
- Experience with export shipments and international logistics
- Familiarity with DOT, IMDG, and/or IATA/ICAO regulations
- Experience with export documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists)
- Experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
Work Environment
- Fast-paced industrial/chemical manufacturing setting
- Cross-functional coordination with operations, shipping, and sales teams
- 24/7, 365-day operation requiring flexible scheduling and on-call support as needed
By applying for this position, you understand and agree that this organization may conduct a background check and/or drug screening as part of the hiring process. You will be provided with a separate disclosure and authorization form for these checks. Failure to consent to these screenings may result in disqualification from further consideration for employment.
This is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. To maintain compliance with regulatory authorities and ensure a safe working environment, the organization conducts random drug and alcohol testing. All employees are expected to comply with this policy as a condition of employment.
Please note: This job opening is not open to staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Unsolicited inquiries or candidate submissions from agencies will not be considered or responded to.