Operations Manager

Basic Function

Based at Red Giant Oil Company, LLC in Council Bluffs, Iowa and reporting to the Manager, Terminal & Blending Operations, the Operations Manager leads and directs the workforce engaged in the blending, transferring, packaging and distribution of all petroleum lubricant products.

The Operations Manager is accountable for workforce safety, environmental compliance and the health of the workforce engaged in operations.

Job Duties

• Directs bulk operators in the activities of the lube plant including testing, blending, storage and handling of all products
• Directs warehouse personnel at in all shipping & receiving, packaging and distribution of non-bulk products
• Ensures facility, grounds and maintenance equipment are secured, maintained properly and pose no harm to the community
• Manages and directs workforce to ensure compliance with regulatory mandates; provides a safe working environment for workforce with a high level of integrity
• Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year to handle any after-hours incident that may occur
• Reviews operational reports and provides explanations and corrective actions for unfavorable variances in a timely manner
• Responsible for receiving of all railcars and subsequent transfer to truck for product delivery
• Month end reporting of inventory to Accounting Department
• Moving of on-premise tank cars with railcar mover

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

Experience

5-7 years of operations experience at the management level required. 3-5 years of experience in oil & gas industry such as heavy and light oils, locomotive engine oil, blending, packaging and distribution.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or applicable field. A combination of post secondary education and relevant work experience may be considered.

Required Skills

• Job Knowledge - Fully competent in required job skills and knowledge and requires minimal supervision
• Use of Technology - Troubleshoots technological problems and uses technology to increase productivity
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Project Management - Develops, coordinates, communicates changes and progress and completes all projects on time and within budget
• Communication - Expresses ideas and thoughts clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, maintains a high degree of confidentiality and integrity
• Engagement - Actively participates in meetings, company sponsored events and leads by example at all times
• Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations with tact and consideration and offers assistance and support to coworkers, stakeholders and subordinates
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities and exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views by giving and welcoming feedback
• Teamwork - Puts success of team above own interests and is able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives by supporting everyone's efforts to succeed
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans and communicates changes effectively
• Change Management - Builds commitment, overcomes resistance, and prepares and supports those affected by change
• Performance Coaching - Defines responsibilities and expectations, sets goals and objectives, gives performance feedback and motivates for increased results
• Performance Management - Recognizes contributions, encourages training and development, celebrates individual and team milestones
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others, inspires and motivates others to perform well and effectively influences actions and opinions of others
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions and displays orientation to profitability
• Business Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition and aligns work with strategic goals of organization
• Impact and Influence - Pursues and wins support for ideas, displays ability to influence key decision-makers and achieves win-win outcomes
• Ethics - Uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals and addresses divergent opinions
• Ethics - Treats people with respect and contributes to a positive team spirit and work environment
• Initiative - Volunteers readily and undertakes self-development activities, seeks increased responsibilities and takes independent action and calculated risks
• Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities and asks for and offers help when needed
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions (timely) and exhibits sound and accurate judgement, supports and explains reasoning for decision and includes appropriate people in decision making process
• Planning and Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities efficiently and effectively, sets goals and objectives and organizes or schedules other people and their tasks accordingly
• Safey and Security - Observes and enforces safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines and reports potentially unsafe conditions, leads by example

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibility

Leads the work of the Lubricants Plant and Warehouse personnel.

Work Conditions

Office and petroleum plant environment based and limited travel may be required. Subject to all weather conditions, including out of doors and varying road conditions.

Occasionally exposed risk of electrical shock during the course of work. Depending on assignment, may be exposed to close confined spaces.

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting or carrying and pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs.

climbing up to 100 ft., reaching or grasping; required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards are not permitted), ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid State driver’s license and proof of insurance required and strenuous activity .