Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Warren Oil Company, Inc., a leading automotive lubricant manufacturing company, has an immediate need for a dynamic Plant Manager for our West Memphis, AR facility. We are looking for a driven individual with strong manufacturing acumen and a track record in continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day to day operations of , compounding, filling, blending and packaging activities in a fast paced environment
• Responsible for the overall management for up to 300 personnel including supervisory, laboratory, production, blending and maintenance team members
• Monitors and manages all supply chain activity of inbound and outbound materials used in production activities using technologies such as JDE, SAP, or similar programs
• Management of the raw materials inventory ordering, tracking, and production work order process for all commodity and other materials used in the production process and in forecasting / scheduling in facilities
• Account for all finished product inventories and warehousing operations
• Oversee the rail trucking and barge transportation activities and working with third party transporters
• Coordinate and manage the maintenance activity for all aspects of the production, storage, and operating equipment
• Develop and maintain a proactive approach to minimizing equipment downtime through effective production scheduling and preventive maintenance programs
• Responsible for maintenance and security of all buildings
• Manage all facility production equipment, establish CapEx needs, develop and manage using the facility operating profit and loss
• Maintain a strong commitment to and implementation of quality environmental health and safety programs to ensure workplace safety and compliance with all regulatory standards
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Implement plant and other operating strategies that are in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Ensure that all required accounting, budgeting, and other administrative activity is being performed and managed by plant personnel

Qualifications

About Us

WARREN OIL COMPANY, INC. began in 1976 with one semi-automatic packaging line. Warren Oil Company, Inc. owns and operates five manufacturing and packaging facilities strategically located to serve customers in the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, and West coast. Warren Oil Company, Inc. exports to more than 50 countries. Warren Oil Company purchased three of its five plants from Pennzoil. All of Warren's facilities are equipped to manufacture and package a diverse product slate ranging from automotive motor oils to charcoal lighter fluid.

Warren Oil Company, Inc. holds the distinction of having the largest number of American Petroleum Institute engine oil licenses and certifications. Warren Companies manufacture and package lubricants under several proprietary registered trademarks; e.g., Warren, Lubriguard, Autoguard, Itasca, Coastal, LubriGold and Saxon. Additionally, Warren manufacturers and packages automotive, truck and small engine lubricants for several large corporations.

We are and Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.