Assistant Plant Manager

Overview
The Assistant Plant Manager performs operational and managerial tasks while gaining proficiency in the supervision of assigned refined fuel and/or propane operations in a plant location. Responsibilities include ensuring daily deliveries are completed as expected and our customers are serviced with the highest standards, while ensuring the safety of our employees and equipment.

MFA Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer.
Responsibilities
• Assist the Plant Manager with the following:
◦ Training and evaluation of assigned plant personnel.
◦ Pricing of fuel products at plant locations, including special prices, fuel bids, and contracts.
◦ Preparing annual budgets for sales, expenses, and additions to fixed assets at plant(s).
◦ Maintaining plant location appearance.
◦ Completing required monthly facility inspections, including ensuring facility and equipment safety and security measures are implemented and followed.
◦ Reviewing and completing monthly reporting requirements.
◦ Ensuring employees follow company safety and operation policy and procedures.
◦ Conducting cycle counts of fuel and non-fuel inventory and maintaining inventory levels as directed.
• Ensure service work is scheduled and completed in a timely manner according to agreed upon times with customers.
• Work with Service team to provide service, leak testing, and inspections of propane systems.
• Deliver fuel products as required and directed by the plant manager.
• Respond to and follow up on customer complaints as directed by plant manager.
• Supervise and oversee specific areas of plant operations as directed by the plant manager.
• Assist customers, handling concerns courteously and efficiently according to company policy.
• Assist with the paperwork for compliance with all DOT and state certification on plant employees as required.
• Respond to accidents/incidents as directed by the plant manager.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with delegates. Keep them informed concerning local plant operations and total company operations.
• Under the direction of the Plant Manager, participate in management of the day-to-day operations of the plant, including profitability and expense control.
• Shadow the Plant Manager to develop and enhance skills with hiring and evaluation processes for location employees and provide input regarding employee performance.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations concerning all facets of job responsibilities and duties and facility operations.
• Attend annual meetings.
• All MFA Oil employees are expected to know and adhere to company and position specific policies and procedures. While this job description contains the primary duties of the position, employees may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker, HAZMAT, and air brake endorsements within the first 90 days of employment, and maintain all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements per the vehicle requirements.
• Ability to pass in person training and MFA Oil Company’s Record of Road test requiring operation of both manual and automatic transmission vehicles within 90 days of employment.
• Ability and willingness to become propane (CETP) certified as determined by the state(s) served within 90 days of employment.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to train others and lead group meetings.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery including Microsoft Office products.
• Capability to learn new concepts and use technical materials.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to make change, complete reports, and account for products.
• Physical ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or sitting) for up to nine hours per shift.
• Physical ability to move and position self to move and retrieve products and supplies from shelves under counters or stacks of inventory weighing up to 100 pounds, including the ability to lift 25-pound boxes to a height of 3-4 feet and load them into trucks.
• Physical ability to ascend and descend ladders to deliver fuel.
• Vision, hearing, speech, and ability to detect odors, including the ability to visually observe and inspect items and work environment for regular job responsibilities and safety concerns.
• Ability to consistently drive and work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate automatic and manual