Plant Manager

Ferrellgas•Tavares, FL

12d

About The Position

Blue Rhino, a Ferrellgas company, is seeking a Plant Manager to plan, manage, and improve production plant operations. The role develops production plans with retail partners, determines staffing needs, manages the workforce, and ensures quality and safety policies are followed. It also oversees equipment maintenance and continually evaluates productivity, quality, and cost-saving opportunities. The Plant Manager works with corporate management and finance on the plant’s annual budget and monitors performance against the budget and key metrics. The position uses a hands-on management approach, develops employees for leadership roles, and ensures the facility and its procedures comply with the OSHA 119.1910 Process Safety Management regulation.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 8 years managing a plant operation.
At least 8 years of successful people management experience.
Proven strong leadership and communication skills.
Experience managing plant and equipment maintenance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other safety, environmental, and governmental standards.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time Manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with retail partners to build production plans that meet customer demand without creating unnecessary inventory at field locations or the plant.
Work with corporate management and finance to develop the annual plant budget and ensure performance to the budget and other key metrics.
Evaluate staffing needs and hiring practices, maintain appropriate staffing for production needs, and identify and hire qualified candidates.
Communicate and work effectively with plant employees, management, retail partners, and support groups using a hands-on management style.
Identify and develop employees for leadership positions.
Manage plant and equipment maintenance operations to maximize equipment life, productivity, and safety.
Ensure quality standards are followed.
Promote a culture of safety and ensure safety policies are followed.
Ensure facility operations, procedures, and processes comply with the OSHA 119.1910 Process Safety Management regulation.
Analyze, recommend, and implement quality and cost-saving improvements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Company-provided short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Medicare support.
Referral program.
Employee discount programs.
Propane savings.