Plant Manager

Warren Oil Company LLC; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WARREN OIL COMPANY, INC. seeks a seasoned plant operations leader to direct day-to-day manufacturing, compounding, filling, blending and packaging in a fast-paced facility, ensuring quality and efficiency.

You will manage up to 300 personnel, oversee supply chain activities, scheduling, maintenance, safety programs and capital planning to meet customer demands and regulatory standards. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• BS degree in chemistry, logistics or a concentration in lean manufacturing
• A minimum of ten years of experience managing a manufacturing facility
• Five years liquid and compounding experience preferred
• Working knowledge of supply chain activities for manufacturing operations
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills across facility and company personnel
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Commitment to flexible production scheduling to meet demands
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and standards
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams
• Process improvement experience (LEAN/ TPM/ 5S or Six Sigma)

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day to day operations of compounding, filling, blending and packaging activities
• Manage up to 300 personnel including supervisory, laboratory, production, blending and maintenance teams
• Monitor and manage all supply chain activity of inbound and outbound materials using systems like JDE or SAP
• Manage raw materials inventory ordering, tracking and production work orders
• Account for finished product inventories and warehousing operations
• Oversee rail trucking and barge transportation with third party transporters
• Coordinate and manage maintenance for production, storage and equipment
• Develop preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
• Ensure maintenance and security of buildings
• Manage capital expenditure and operating P&L for facilities
• Maintain safety, environmental health and regulatory compliance programs
• Develop systems to track productivity, assets and performance targets
• Implement operating strategies aligned with corporate initiatives
• Ensure accounting, budgeting and admin activities are performed by plant personnel

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Strategic planning

Lean manufacturing

Quality & safety

Education

BS in chemistry or related field

Bachelor's in engineering/production management

Tools

JDE

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day to day operations of , compounding, filling, blending and packaging activities in a fast paced environment
• Responsible for the overall management for up to 300 personnel including supervisory, laboratory, production, blending 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 trucking and barge 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

• BS degree in chemistry, logistics or a concentration in lean manufacturing
• 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 five manufacturing and packaging facilities strategically located to serve customers in the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, and West coast. Warren Oil Company, Inc. exports to more than 50 countries. Warren Oil Company purchased three 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 Petroleum Institute engine oil licenses and certifications. Warren Companies manufacture and package lubricants 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.