The Facilities Operations Manager oversees all plant operations, including Drivers, Dispatch, Yard teams, Fleet management, inventory control, and customer service. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant operation while driving productivity, profitability, and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead plant operations with a strong focus on safety, training, and operational consistency.
- Manage Driver, Dispatch, Yard, Fleet, and inventory functions.
- Hire, train, and develop employees while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
- Conduct regular driver safety meetings and oversee performance management.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction in partnership with Sales.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, complaints, and operational issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Oversee fleet maintenance, certifications, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, transportation, and safety regulations (SPCC, SWPPP, SCAQMD, DPQA, etc.).
- Monitor inventory levels to maintain product availability and operational efficiency.
- Identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of plant operations, logistics, transportation, or related leadership experience.
- Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of fuel and lubricant transportation regulations.
- Experience managing fleet operations and inventory.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
What We're Looking For
A hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, promotes a strong culture of safety, drives operational excellence, and is committed to delivering outstanding customer service.
Compensation for this role is $105,000-115,000
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off