Facility Manager

Depot Connect International•Decatur, IL

About The Position

Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI), a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service provider; we're a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders Quala, Boasso Global, and Polar Service Centers (PSC). Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 160 locations worldwide, our team of over 3,500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services. The Tank Wash Manager is responsible for the start-up, commissioning, and ongoing operation of a newly constructed, food-grade tank wash facility. This role provides full operational, safety, quality, and financial leadership for the site and will oversee the transition from initial start-up hours to full 24/7 continuous operations. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical knowledge of food-grade road tanker washing, including Kosher wash requirements, as well as boiler and water treatment systems, and has demonstrated experience hiring, developing, and managing teams in an industrial or regulated environment. This position requires flexibility, strong leadership, and hands-on involvement during the build-out and ramp-up phase. Schedule: Flexible; includes nights, weekends, and holidays as required to support start-up and 24/7 operations

Requirements

Minimum 710 years of experience in tank wash, food-grade processing, or related industrial operations.
Proven expertise in food-grade and kosher road tanker washing.
Working knowledge of boiler operations and water treatment systems.
Demonstrated experience hiring, training, and managing teams in a multi-shift or continuous operation.
Strong understanding of safety, environmental, food-grade, and kosher compliance requirements.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with Rabbinical authorities or kosher certification agencies.
Boiler operator certification or equivalent experience.
Wastewater or water treatment certification.
Experience launching or stabilizing a new or greenfield operation.
Experience operating in a 24/7 manufacturing or processing environment.
Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence training.

Responsibilities

Facility Start-Up & Operations Lead commissioning and operational readiness of a new-build tank wash facility, including utilities, equipment, and wash systems.
Develop, implement, and enforce SOPs, SWIs, and work instructions supporting food-grade and kosher-compliant operations.
Transition the facility from start-up operations to full 24/7 staffing and production.
Ensure reliable throughput, on-time service, and customer satisfaction.
Food-Grade, Kosher & Quality Compliance Ensure all washing activities meet or exceed food-grade and kosher wash standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Maintain compliance with FDA, FSMA, AIB, SQF, customer, and Rabbinical (Kosher) authority requirements.
Manage kosher wash procedures including segregation, validation washes, temperature controls, documentation, and seal integrity.
Coordinate and support Rabbinical supervision or certification processes as required by customers.
Oversee allergen control, cross-contamination prevention, wash verification, and corrective actions.
Lead customer audits, kosher inspections, and quality-related corrective action plans.
Boiler, Water & Utility Systems Maintain operational oversight of boiler systems, including safety, inspections, chemical treatment, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee water treatment, reclaim, discharge, and environmental compliance systems.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and vendor support for utilities and wash infrastructure.
Ensure high equipment uptime and efficient utility usage.
Safety & Environmental Leadership Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and local/state regulatory requirements.
Lead safety programs including confined space, lockout/tagout, chemical handling, and emergency response.
Promote a strong safety culture through training, audits, and continuous improvement.
Workforce Management Recruit, hire, train, and develop wash attendants, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.
Train staff on food-grade and kosher wash requirements, documentation standards, and segregation protocols.
Establish staffing models, shift schedules, and on-call coverage to support 24/7 operations.
Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and corrective action as required.
Financial & Performance Management Manage site operating budget including labor, utilities, chemicals, maintenance, and overhead.
Track and improve KPIs such as wash throughput, labor efficiency, utility consumption, safety performance, and quality metrics.
Identify cost savings, efficiency improvements, and capacity expansion opportunities.
Support pricing, forecasting, and operational planning initiatives.
Leadership & Communication Serve as the primary on-site leader and point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Communicate operational performance, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership.
Lead by example with flexibility, accountability, and a hands-on leadership approach.