Plant Manager

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Full Time Management Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

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.

• 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:
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