Atlanta Plant Manager

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CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

Manage the complete operation of the Atlanta Lubricant Manufacturing Facility to ensure maximum efficiency of blending, packaging and customer fulfillment processes. Direct the manufacturing of products and control the inventory of finished products, raw materials including base oils, additives and containers as the MRP controller. Control and direct facility staffing and organization plan. Responsible for achieving and maintaining safety, environmental, health and training goals. Responsible for implementing accounting and inventory control programs. Manage the corporate relationship with the local community and various government agencies. Establish and execute facility long range plan, expenses, capital and staffing budgets. Develop major plant improvements. Make recommendations on new business opportunities for the facility as well as the lubricants business in general.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field plus 8 years manufacturing experience OR 12 years of lubricant manufacturing experience if no Bachelor's Degree.

Job Duties

• Safety and Compliance: Ensuring a safe working environment is a top priority. Plant managers implement safety training programs, enforce OSHA and environmental regulations, conduct audits, and investigate incidents to prevent future hazards. Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to hazard communication standards.
• Operational Oversight: Plant managers coordinate daily operations, including production scheduling, workflow monitoring, and inventory control, to ensure that manufacturing objectives are met efficiently and cost-effectively. Manage the flow of materials, labor utilization, and equipment to maintain production levels and quality standards.
• Leadership and Team Development: Hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating staff are key responsibilities. Plant managers set performance expectations, conduct reviews, resolve conflicts, and foster teamwork and accountability across departments.
• Budget and Cost Management: Plant managers prepare and monitor budgets, control operating expenditures, and implement cost-effective systems for labor, wages, and maintenance. Make strategic decisions regarding staffing, equipment, and resource allocation to optimize financial performance.

Job Duties II

• Strategic Planning: Beyond daily operations, plant managers collaborate with corporate leadership to align plant capabilities with business goals, evaluate new technologies, scale capacity, and plan long-term improvements. They analyze KPIs and production data to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintenance and Equipment Management: Plant managers oversee maintenance schedules, ensure machinery reliability, and coordinate preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Project management: Direct Plant projects to keep them on schedule in Budget and safely completed. May also manage capital assets and approve production schedules to maintain operational efficiency.
• Communication and Coordination: facilitate cross-department collaboration, lead production meetings, report performance metrics to stakeholders, and ensure smooth coordination between production, maintenance, supply chain, and quality control teams.

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Incentives we offer

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.