Plant Manager

Plant Manager - US-CA-Lathrop

Join a team that keeps America grilling! Blue Rhino, a Ferrellgas company, was recently named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for 2025 - and that trust starts with our people.

Blue Rhino is looking for a Plant Manager to join our team. The Plant Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and improving the production plant to include: building and managing weekly production plan in conjunction with retail partners; defining staffing needs based on the production plan and managing the workforce; ensuring that policies for quality and safety are adhered to; managing the equipment maintenance program;

constantly evaluating and improving productivity.

• Works closely with our retail partners to build a production plan that meets the demands of our customers but does not build unnecessary inventory in our field locations and our plant.
• Works closely with corporate management and finance to develop the annual budget for the plant and ensures performance to that budget and other key metrics.
• Evaluates staffing needs and hiring practices to ensure we are staffed correctly to meet production needs and identifies and hires the best candidates for our jobs.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with plant employees, management, retail, and support groups.
• Incorporates a hands-on management style.
• Identify and develop employees for leadership positions.
• Manages plant and equipment maintenance operations to maximize the life, productivity and safety of our equipment.
• Ensures that all quality standards are followed.
• Incorporates a culture of safety throughout the plant and ensures that all safety policies are followed.
• Ensures all aspects of the facility, procedures, and processes comply with the OSHA 119.1910 Process Safety Management regulation.
• Analyzes, recommends, and implements quality and cost saving improvements.

• High school diploma.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 8+ years managing a plant operation.
• 8+ years successful people management experience.
• A proven record of strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing plant and equipment maintenance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task.
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other safety, environmental, and governmental standards.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time Manufacturing preferred.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage
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  Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Income Protection
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  Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Financial Wellness
  : 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Family Support
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  Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness & Assistance Programs
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  Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support
• Employee Perks
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  Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings