Bulk Oil/Formulation- Department Manager

Stratas Foods•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Oil & Formulation Superintendent is responsible for leading all bulk oil handling, storage, and blending/formulation operations within the facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant movement of raw and finished products while overseeing formulation accuracy, product quality, and team performance. The position bridges operations, quality, and logistics to deliver consistent, high-quality products to customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–10 years of manufacturing experience in bulk liquids, food processing, or chemical operations
3+ years of leadership/supervisory experience
Experience with formulation/blending processes and bulk material handling systems
Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Experience working in ERP or inventory management systems

Responsibilities

Oversee bulk oil receiving, storage, transfers, and shipping (rail, truck, tank farm)
Ensure proper tank management, inventory control, and reconciliation accuracy
Coordinate logistics and material flow to meet production and customer demand
Partner with maintenance to ensure reliability of pumps, piping, valves, and blending systems
Lead formulation and blending activities to meet product specifications
Ensure all batches meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements
Review and approve formulas, batch sheets, and production records
Troubleshoot formulation, blending, or process deviations and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with QA/QC on testing, validation, and continuous improvement
Supervise and develop operators, formulators, and lead personnel
Drive accountability, engagement, and skill development across the team
Establish clear expectations, standard work, and performance metrics
Support a positive labor environment (if unionized), ensuring consistent application of policies
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and food safety standards (OSHA, EPA, FDA, GMP)
Lead incident investigations and enforce proper reporting protocols
Maintain and improve SOPs, work instructions, and process controls
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and uptime
Partner with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D to align on priorities
Support new product introductions and process changes
Communicate effectively across shifts and departments to ensure alignment