Logistics Technician Lead

Logistics Technician Lead

Location: Upper Mount Bethel, PA - Advanced materials - UMB

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA and Voltaix products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.

How Will You Contribute and Grow?

Summary: The Logistics Lead will assist the Logistics Supervisor in maintaining high-performance objectives for all departmental standards, including safety, timeliness, quality/accuracy, security, and productivity. The Lead will direct the Logistics Technicians to execute their responsibilities. The Logistics Lead also serves as a primary backup for the Logistics Supervisor in cases where the Supervisor is out of the office or unavailable. The Lead will be expected to work proactively on multiple tasks without supervision. Shift work, including nights and weekends, depending on business needs.

Air Liquide is Hiring for a Lead Logistics Technician!

We are looking for YOU!

• Pay Range: $28/hr - $36/hr + bonus
• Travel: 25%
• Work schedule: Mon-Fri 6am - 2pm

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Drive a culture of "Do It Safely, Do It Right the First Time" with actions and words daily.
• Safely and efficiently perform assigned processes to meet the required daily logistics activities for the site.
• Direct shift activities to meet shipping, receiving, inventory moves, cycle count, and other scheduled shifts.
• Create an environment that fosters team and individual empowerment.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings and promote a safe work environment.
• Work with the Logistics Supervisor to facilitate the integration of new shift team members.
• Ensure all work processes and work instructions for the team are followed daily.
• Ensure accurate inventory records for all raw materials, finished goods and assets
• Examine the levels of supplies and raw materials to determine shortages weekly
• Ensure Raw Materials, Finished Goods and Assets Inventory Accuracy of 99.99% for all sites
• Ensure all Environmental, Safety, and Health standards and regulations are met or exceeded.
• Ensure all technicians wear the required PPE for the task at hand.
• Facilitate first-line conflict resolution.
• Oversee that proper inventory levels of packaging and shipping supplies are maintained.
• Brief Logistics Supervisor on equipment, process, and general logistics issues.
• Use best judgment to resolve issues while taking the input and advice of more qualified personnel to perform a particular process. Contact appropriate off-duty personnel when additional guidance is needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of import and export filings, customs transactions, archiving documents to meet international trade compliance requirements, and any other activities needed to ensure effective international shipping
• Facilitate forklift operations to load and unload carrier trucks.
• Initiate and administer ongoing safety programs.
• Assist in SOP and Work instructions revision as needed
• Coordinate customer and/or supplier deliveries.
• Complete annual personal goals to support the achievement of site goals and personal development goals to support career development.
• Ensure accuracy of all transactions within ERP to ensure accurate data for operational efficiency.
• Ensure the accuracy of all federal filings (AES, etc.) to avoid regulatory repercussions (fines, commercial penalties, etc.)
• Act as a backup to the Logistics Supervisor with the authority to assign work to other logistics technicians at the site.
• Attend the daily site meeting and provide updates and positive feedback to the site
• Establish a strong relationship with other departments on logistics process/quality issues.
• Attend daily operations meetings to align logistics with the site's daily needs.
• Coordinate all warehouse work based on priorities set by the supervisor.
• Prioritize all incoming and outgoing orders as necessary and direct as necessary.
• Attend weekly production meetings to align logistics activities receiving with the site's weekly needs.
• Assist in training Logistics Technicians

Are You a Match?

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in logistics operations (shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory management)
• Ability to work at both ALAM Pennsylvania sites
• Must be certified to drive a forklift
• Strong customer service orientation
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to follow all work instructions and safety protocols
• Ability to understand the properties and hazards associated with chemicals and compressed gases
• Experience in filing IMO, AES, and ISF
• Must be a quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain focus and adapt to a variety of challenges
• Must be organized with attention to detail and the ability to follow directions to meet deadlines
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be very capable of regular interaction with all support departments
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Computer literate with Google Docs, Sheets, & Slides
• Knowledge of 49 CFR, 15 CFR, DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations
• Perform all required training as they are assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior industrial gas experience

Work Conditions:

• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse
• Ensure that no alarms or interlocks are bypassed
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Comply with all company safety policies and OSHA and MSDS Standards.

Physical Qualifications:

• Must be able to move around a large warehouse for eight or more hours in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds regularly and repetitively
• Ability to climb ladders
• Significant manual dexterity for keying in data for long periods
• Must be clean-shaven and able to medically pass a respiratory test and a physical examination to wear a full-face respirator as required.
• Ability to roll cylinders that weigh up to 200 lbs - Rolling cylinders require an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it.

Our Differences Make Our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.