Plant Manager

Ranked among Forbes Best Employers in America 2017, Ferrellgas knows dedicated superior service starts with supported employees.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. 

Benefits

• 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.

Blue Rhino, is a company that cares about its employees, and about the environment, working hard to recycle millions of propane tanks every year and keeping them out of landfills.

Lastly, Blue Rhino cares about the community and gives back. We sponsor Bowling for Rhinos, a rhino conservation charity. We also support Operation BBQ Relief a charity of competition chefs who grill for those affected by natural disasters. If you’re interested in being a part of a winning company, join the Blue Rhino team today!