Plant Manager

Warren Oil Company, LLC; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Oil Company, Inc. in Dunn, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee plastics processing, compounding, filling, blending, and packaging operations.

You will supervise up to 100 personnel and manage production, maintenance and warehousing to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, strong supply chain experience, and a proven record in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Ten years experience managing a manufacturing facility.
• Five years liquid and compounding experience preferred.
• Strong supply chain experience for manufacturing operations.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills across teams and personnel.
• Lean, TPM, 5S or Six Sigma process improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run day-to-day operations across plastics blow molding, compounding, filling, blending and packaging.
• Manage up to 100 personnel including supervisors, lab, production and maintenance teams.
• Oversee inbound/outbound supply chain using ERP systems like JDE or SAP.
• Control raw materials inventory, schedules and work orders for production processes.
• Ensure maintenance and security of buildings and equipment; minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Production scheduling

DOT regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/production management/chemistry

Tools

JDE

SAP

Job description

Warren Oil Company, Inc., a leading automotive lubricant manufacturing company, has an immediate need for a dynamic Plant Manager for our Dunn, North Carolina facility. We are looking for a driven individual with strong manufacturing acumen and a track record in continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day to day operations of plastics blow molding, compounding, filling, blending and packaging activities in a fast paced environment
• Responsible for the overall management for up to 100 personnel including supervisory, laboratory, production, and maintenance team members
• Monitors and manages all supply chain activity of inbound and outbound materials used in production activities using technologies such as JDE, SAP, or similar programs
• Management of the raw materials inventory ordering, tracking, and production work order process for all commodity and other materials used in the production process and in forecasting/scheduling in facilities
• Account for all finished product inventories and warehousing operations
• Oversee the rail and trucking transportation activities and working with third party transporters
• Coordinate and manage the maintenance activity for all aspects of the production, storage, and operating equipment
• Develop and maintain a proactive approach to minimizing equipment downtime through effective production scheduling and preventive maintenance programs
• Responsible for maintenance and security of all buildings
• Manage all facility production equipment, establish CapEx needs, develop and manage using the facility operating profit and loss
• Maintain a strong commitment to and implementation of quality environmental health and safety programs to ensure workplace safety and compliance with all regulatory standards
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Implement plant and other operating strategies that are in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Ensure that all required accounting, budgeting, and other administrative activity is being performed and managed by plant personnel

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years of experience managing a manufacturing facility
• Five years liquid and compounding experience preferred
• Working knowledge and strong experience of supply chain activities for manufacturing operations
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills that enable ability to collaborate, gain trust and influence throughout operating facility and with all company personnel
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Commitment to production scheduling flexibility to meet customer demands
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and standards
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, production management, business management, chemistry or other related field
• Process improvement methodology experience preferred; such as LEAN, TPM, 5S or Six Sigma

About Us

WARREN OIL COMPANY, INC.began in 1976 with one semi-automatic packaging line. Warren Oil Company, Inc. owns and operates six manufacturing and packaging facilitiesstrategically located to serve customers in the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, and Westcoast. Warren Oil Company, Inc. exports to more than 50 countries. Warren Oil Company purchasedthree of its five plants from Pennzoil. All of Warren's facilities are equipped to manufacture and package a diverse product slate ranging from automotive motor oils to charcoal lighter fluid.

Warren Oil Company, Inc. holds the distinction of having the largest number of American PetroleumInstitute engine oil licenses and certifications. Warren Companies manufacture and packagelubricants under several proprietary registered trademarks; e.g., Warren, Lubriguard, Autoguard,Itasca, Coastal, LubriGold and Saxon. Additionally, Warren manufacturers and packages automotive,truck and small engine lubricants for several large corporations.

We are and Equal Opportunity/  Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.