Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager – Williamsport, PA

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. 

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. 

 Based in Williamsport, PA (onsite) this critical role is to provide leadership, coaching and performance feedback for all members of the Logistics (Shipping and Receiving) team.

Essential Job Functions: 

Logistics Manager – Williamsport, PA

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. 

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. 

 Based in Williamsport, PA (onsite) this critical role is to provide leadership, coaching and performance feedback for all members of the Logistics (Shipping and Receiving) team.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Manage a team of both hourly and salaried personnel in a fast paced environment; responsible for personnel training and development.
• Interface with all departments to help keep the flow of raw materials and finished products compliant, accurate, and meeting all Regulatory and safety requirements.
• Overall responsibility for the timely shipment of finished goods from the main warehouse on site as well as a satellite warehouse.
• Responsible for department budget, department certifications (DOT training), and certifications for HALAL, RSPO, and KOSHER.
• Ensure an accurate inventory count of raw materials and finished goods at all times. Support MSL/POV/SMOG/OEE initiatives.

• Work with internal and external business partners to keep the business model flowing and supply chain running. Establishes supply chain metrics and continuously improves to meet customer demands.

• Identifies, develops and builds relationships with contract manufacturing, logistics providers, and internal Arxada team members while holding partners accountable to agreed metrics.
• Provide backup coverage for both shipping and receiving functions within the plant.
• Designs high reliable supply chain through Six Sigma methodology, isotainer fleet management, inbound and outbound logistics, and manufacturing planning.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related degree
• 7-10 years of  experience in Supply Chain/Logistics (chemical industry desirable)
• Role requires an individual that is customer oriented and fast moving for a newly developed business model in last mile deliveries

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.   

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:   

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.  

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.  

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.