Bulk Truck Logistics Manager
BH-311870
Posted: 25/08/2025
- 100k+
- United States Delaware Newark
- Permanent
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Manufacturing
Location: Newark, DE 19713
Permanent Direct Hire
Salary: TBD
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Bulk Truck Logistics Manager to oversee the transportation and distribution of bulk chemical products, including hazardous materials (HazMat). This role is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction across our logistics network. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in bulk truck operations, HazMat shipping, and chemical supply chain management.
Key Responsibilities:
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Permanent Direct Hire
Salary: TBD
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Bulk Truck Logistics Manager to oversee the transportation and distribution of bulk chemical products, including hazardous materials (HazMat). This role is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction across our logistics network. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in bulk truck operations, HazMat shipping, and chemical supply chain management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily bulk truck logistics operations, including scheduling, routing, and dispatching of chemical shipments.
- Ensure full compliance with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and HazMat regulations, including proper documentation and labeling.
- Oversee relationships with third-party carriers, freight brokers, and internal fleet teams to optimize cost and service levels.
- Monitor and improve KPIs such as on-time delivery, freight cost per ton, and safety incident rates.
- Collaborate with EH&S, procurement, and plant operations to align logistics with production and safety goals.
- Lead incident response and root cause analysis for any transportation-related safety or compliance issues.
- Maintain accurate records of shipments, driver logs, and regulatory filings.
- Implement and manage TMS (Transportation Management Systems) and other logistics technologies.
- Support strategic initiatives such as network optimization, carrier performance reviews, and sustainability goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of experience in bulk chemical logistics, with a strong focus on HazMat transportation.
- Proven knowledge of DOT 49 CFR, HazMat placarding, and chemical compatibility.
- Experience managing carrier contracts and negotiating freight rates.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Proficiency in logistics software (e.g., SAP TM, Oracle, or similar TMS platforms).
- CDL or HazMat certification is a plus.
- Familiarity with ISO tankers, rail-to-truck transloading, and bulk liquid handling.
- Experience with emergency response planning and hazardous waste logistics.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.