Refining Operations Manager - Day Shift (Onsite)

Qualified Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 23 days annually

401(k) with profit-sharing

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

Qualified Staffing is seeking an experienced Refining Department Manager for a direct-hire role in Chesterfield, Virginia. This hands-on leader will oversee daily refining operations, production scheduling, and a team of six or more employees to drive safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of production leadership in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and a history of achieving operational goals while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of production leadership in manufacturing/plant environment.
• Experience supervising employees and managing production workflows.
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer systems.
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to prepare analytic reports and SOPs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Hands-on leadership approach and willingness to learn refining processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily refining operations, ensuring schedules, timelines and quality standards are met.
• Manage staffing to maintain efficiency and adjust as needed.
• Lead and coach a team of six or more employees.
• Develop SOPs, production controls, and QA processes.
• Coordinate with sales/marketing for new refining services.
• Monitor equipment performance and schedule maintenance.
• Ensure safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Support environmental regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Safety

Quality

Efficiency

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Operations/Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualified Staffing is seeking an experienced Refining Department Manager for a direct-hire role in Chesterfield, Virginia. This hands-on leader will oversee daily refining operations, production scheduling, and a team of six or more employees to drive safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of production leadership in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and a history of achieving operational goals while ensuring regulatory compliance.