Plant Operations Leader - Asphalt Terminal

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is seeking a Facility Manager for its Manor, TX facility. You will lead daily operations of a liquid asphalt/emulsion terminal, emphasizing safety, reliability and customer satisfaction.

The role includes budgeting, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in asphalt terminal operations or chemical processing, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage production, personnel, and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Eng, Chemistry or Business preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in asphalt terminal operations or chemical processing.
• Proven operations leadership and personnel development.
• Strong safety and environmental compliance knowledge.
• Excellent communication with suppliers, peers, customers, and agencies.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work 24/7, long hours, shifts including nights and weekends.
• Valid TWIC card or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development to all facility staff.
• Manage administrative duties, scheduling, production activities, hiring and training.
• Maintain relationships with customers, vendors, regulators, and staff.
• Oversee inventory control and manufacturing operations for cost efficiency.
• Direct product receipts, inter-plant transfers, blending and shipments.
• Ensure product quality with technical coordination.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and capital projects.
• Develop and enforce safety and environmental programs.
• Develop budgets and oversee purchasing.
• Understand operational and financial drivers.
• Develop SOPs and Emergency SOPs; data-driven decisions.
• Oversee marine, rail, and trucking operations, ensure safe transfers.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with trucking/rail/marine regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operations leadership

Team development

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Decision making

Organizational skills

TWIC Card

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Eng, Chemistry or Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is seeking a Facility Manager for its Manor, TX facility. You will lead daily operations of a liquid asphalt/emulsion terminal, emphasizing safety, reliability and customer satisfaction.

The role includes budgeting, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in asphalt terminal operations or chemical processing, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage production, personnel, and safety programs.