Plant Manager

Coleman Oil Company; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, 2

401(k) plan with 4% company match

2 weeks’ vacation annually.

1 personal day on January

Job summary

Coleman Oil Company in Bellingham, WA seeks a full-time Plant Operations Manager to lead plant personnel and facilities, ensuring profitable performance and compliance. You will develop quality control procedures across warehouses and customer facilities while driving growth and excellent service.

You will coach teams, maintain safety and financial performance, and implement strategies to hire and train staff across locations. Experience in fuel or related industries is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent work experience in operations, logistics and supervision.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of leadership or management experience preferably in fuel, lubricant, petroleum, transportation, logistics, distribution or related industries.
• Experience with managing inventory, fleet operations, and customer service functions.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• General understanding of driver duties and human resource laws.
• Willing to travel and work flexible hours.
• Strong computer experience in various programs.
• CDL Class A considered a bonus

Responsibilities

• Establish a strong working relationship among drivers, service technicians, dispatchers and customer care specialists that is customer focused to drive customer growth.
• Provide leadership consistent with company values by setting clear work expectations, performance goals, and holding employees accountable for their performance.
• Exceed customer expectations on every level by avoiding service failures with pro‑active strategies and provide products/services that attract customers.
• Maintain financial performance by monitoring product costs, personnel, plant, office, and vehicle expense.
• Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs for vehicles and plant equipment.
• Implement marketing plans to achieve annual growth objectives.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are maintained in safe and efficient working condition.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are being followed to meet all Federal, State, and CSV standards.
• Communicate and document employee work performance, provide feedback on a timely basis, and fully document all employee relation concerns.
• Interview, hire, train, and develop employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Financial acumen

Safety compliance

Team development

Coaching

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Computer literacy

CDL Class A

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent work experience in operations, logistics and supervision

Tools

None

Job description

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Full Time Management Bellingham, WA, US

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

About Us

Founded in 1953, Coleman Oil Company has been a trusted fuel distributor serving the Pacific and Inland Northwest for more than 70 years. Headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, the company has built a strong reputation for safety, operational excellence, exceptional customer service, and community involvement. Under three generations of family leadership, Coleman Oil expanded its network of fuel terminals and distribution facilities throughout the region before joining the NorthStar Energy family of companies in 2025.

Today, Coleman Oil is part of a family of operations that includes CityServiceValcon (CSV), a respected regional energy provider with roots dating back to 1932, and Sunset Mart, a network of 12 fuel stations/convenience stores serving communities across Idaho and Washington. Together, these companies deliver a comprehensive range of energy solutions, including wholesale and retail fuels, aviation fuel, propane, cardlock services, lubricants, bulk fuel delivery, and retail convenience offerings. Serving customers across the Northwest, we support a wide range of industries and communities with a shared commitment to safety, reliability, service excellence, and local partnerships.

About the Role

Manages and grows Coleman Oil’s Plant operations and associated physical assets. Directs specific Plant location’s employees, operations and facilities in a profitable manner to manage existing business and target, solicit and acquire new prospective accounts. Develops, maintains and implements quality control procedures for all business lines from Coleman warehouses to customer facilities. Provides outstanding service and quality products in a professional and profitable manner with honesty, integrity, teamwork, employee development and excellence in relationships. Develops strong teams through leadership by providing meaningful coaching, feedback and training.

What You'll Do

• Establish a strong working relationship among drivers, service technicians, dispatchers and customer care specialists that is customer focused to drive customer growth.
• Provide leadership consistent with company values by setting clear work expectations, performance goals, and holding employees accountable for their performance.
• Exceed customer expectations on every level by avoiding service failures with pro‑active strategies and provide products/services that attract customers.
• Maintain financial performance by monitoring product costs, personnel, plant, office, and vehicle expense.
• Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs for vehicles and plant equipment.
• Implement marketing plans to achieve annual growth objectives.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are maintained in safe and efficient working condition.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are being followed to meet all Federal, State, and CSV standards.
• Communicate and document employee work performance, provide feedback on a timely basis, and fully document all employee relation concerns.
• Interview, hire, train, and develop employees.

Other duties may include the following, dependent upon location

• Support delivery operations as needed, including acting as an overflow package delivery driver.
• Monitor tank balances and product levels.
• Coordinate product ordering and replenishment activities.
• Answer customer calls and take orders for deliveries
• Support administrative functions necessary for efficient plant management.
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent work experience in operations, logistics and supervision.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of leadership or management experience preferably in fuel, lubricant, petroleum, transportation, logistics, distribution or related industries.
• Experience with managing inventory, fleet operations, and customer service functions.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• General understanding of driver duties and human resource laws.
• Willing to travel and work flexible hours.
• Strong computer experience in various programs.
• CDL Class A considered a bonus
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.
• Employer-paid life, (AD&D), and long‑term disability insurance
• Ancillary options such as short‑term disability, critical illness, and accident.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
• 2 weeks’ vacation annually.
• 1 personal day on January

Additional Information

Coleman Oil Company participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web‑based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It electronically verifies the information provided on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to ensure that employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.