Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Palmdale Oil is a leading fuel and lubricant solutions provider operating in more than 50 counties across Florida. With 20 locations statewide, we serve customers in the agricultural, industrial, construction, marine, and government sectors — delivering gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, propane, commercial lubricants, and specialty chemicals across a diverse set of end markets. We are a company built on relationships, reliability, and operational excellence.

Palmdale Oil Company is seeking a Plant Manager in Davie, Florida. The Plant Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day operations while also focusing on long-term improvements in safety, customer service, and efficiency. Balancing these responsibilities ensures smooth operations and continued success of the plant. Below is a breakdown of these key areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Balancing Physical Bulk Plant & Truck Inventories
  • Inventory Work Bench (IWB): Monitor each truck daily. When discrepancies and/or fuel losses occur, conduct investigation to determine the cause and necessary corrections.
  • Daily Monitoring: Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of physical inventory levels, especially fuel and lubricants. When discrepancies and/or fuel losses occur, conduct investigation to determine the cause and necessary corrections.
  • Ensure driver’s paperwork is properly completed and filed. Paperwork must be sent to logistics coordinators anytime that inventory workbench is off.

• Safety (Trucks & Site Management)
• Compliance: Ensure all trucks and the plant meet industry safety regulations and company policies.
• Safety Checks: Oversee the execution of daily safety inspections for trucks, equipment, and the plant. Ensure all equipment is maintained properly.
• Safety Culture: Promote a culture of safety among staff and drivers, encouraging adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills and training.
• Site Management
• Daily Operations: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the plant, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Staff Management: Lead and manage plant personnel, assign tasks, and ensure all operations are running smoothly.
• Maintenance: Ensure the plant and all equipment are well-maintained and in good working condition.
• Weekly Stand-Up Meetings
• Coordination: Organize and participate in weekly stand-up meetings to review. plant operations, discuss upcoming challenges, and strategize for improvements.
• Communication: Keep upper management and staff updated on the status of key projects, safety measures, and operational efficiency.
• Routing and Efficiency
• Route Planning: Work with logistics specialists to optimize delivery routes for drivers, ensuring timely deliveries while minimizing costs such as fuel and overtime.
• Ensure that drivers are adhering to the One Palmdale processes and receive appropriate training when needed.
• Image of the Plant and Drivers
• Professionalism: Maintain a clean, organized, and professional plant environment to reflect positively on the company.
• Driver Appearance and Behavior: Ensure drivers represent the company well, both in appearance and behavior, as they are often the face of the business for customers.
• Inspections for Plant, Trucks, and Equipment
• Regular Inspections: Ensure all trucks, equipment, and the plant undergo regular inspections to meet regulatory and company standards.
• Documentation: Maintain proper records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Customer Relationships and Sales Department Collaboration
• Customer Service: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring their needs are met efficiently and professionally.
• Sales Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team to identify opportunities for growth, address customer concerns, and ensure seamless service delivery.
• Learning and Utilizing Software
• Software Proficiency: Gain proficiency in all company software such as inventory management (Inventory Workbench), routing tools (SkyBitz), ERP systems (iRely), and tank monitoring systems (Otodata, SmartTank, Titan Cloud).
• Process Improvement: Use these tools to streamline operations, manage resources, and improve overall plant efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in business, logistics, or related field is preferred.
• Experience:
  • At least 2-4 years of experience in plant management or transportation operations.
  • Strong knowledge of truck maintenance, and general safety regulations, and DOT compliance.
• Skills:
  • Excellent organizational, communication, customer service and leadership skills.
  • Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make decisions quickly under pressure.
  • Ability to multi-task, as this position requires working independently and requires the ability to prioritize workload.
  • Proficiency with fleet management software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Stable work history

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to spend extended periods sitting, standing, or walking.

Benefits

Our employees and their well-being are important to us. Palmdale Oil Company offers a comprehensive and valued benefits package to fit the individual needs of each employee and their family. Some of the benefits we offer includes the following:

Health Plans:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Supplemental Benefits

Money Overall Management:

• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match

Work Life Balance:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holiday

Career:

• Competitive compensation 
• Employee Referral Bonus
• On the job paid training

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability