Facility Manager
1 day ago
Newport News
Job Description Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is seeking a Facility Manager for its facility in Newport News, VA. The facility manager has ultimate responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the liquid asphalt/emulsion terminal in support of overall company goals. This position requires a strong commitment to facility safety and operational excellence, with particular focus on administrative reporting, personnel safety and management, product manufacturing, product quality, environmental and regulatory compliance/documentation reporting. This role is responsible for helping plan and provide local oversight of capital improvements, expansion projects, ensuring plant reliability, problem troubleshooting, plant repairs and preventive maintenance. Responsibilities: • Provides enthusiastic leadership, direction, development and organization to all facility staff., • Responsibility for all administrative duties, recordkeeping, and reporting in regards to the facility., • Oversees and directs inventory control and manufacturing operations (where applicable)., • Responsible for directing incoming product receipts, inter-plant disposition, product blending, transfers and shipments., • Develops and maintains a hands on working knowledge of all operational manufacturing processes and equipment., • Responsible for local oversight of plant facilities, maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance and expansion projects., • Ensures terminal and offices are kept clean, organized, free from clutter and hazards. Sees that they are maintained in a secure and proper working order., • Maintains a working knowledge of all tests and product specification requirements and coordinates with technical personnel to maintain product quality and consistency., • Develop sufficient technical awareness to make informed decisions, support troubleshooting efforts, and guide team execution., • Oversees and continuously develops relationships at the terminal level with teammates, customers, transportation representatives and agency personnel., • Maintain awareness of customer requirements and how terminal operations support those needs., • Responsibility for development and enforcement of safety and environmental programs along with Agency compliance, documentation, and reporting., • Manages cost control and local purchasing of equipment, raw materials, and supplies for routine operations of the plan and recommends to management needs for any capital expenditures., • Understand key operational and financial drivers that influence terminal efficiency and cost performance., • Responsible for developing terminal Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Operating Procedures., • Responsible for developing and managing terminal operating and capital budgets., • Understand how operational, production, maintenance, and quality functions interact to impact overall terminal performance., • Utilize operational and business systems to support data-driven decision making and performance tracking., • Continuously develop leadership, operational, and technical capabilities through ongoing learning and cross-functional exposure., • Oversees all marine operations associated with the terminal, including the safe and efficient loading and unloading of vessels and barges., • Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local marine regulations, including coordination with regulatory agencies and adherence to company policies and procedures., • Maintains working knowledge of marine transfer procedures, dock operations, and associated safety requirements., • Coordinates vessel and barge scheduling, product transfers, and dock activities to align with operational and commercial needs., • Ensures proper inspection, documentation, and communication processes are followed for all marine transfers., • Works closely with vessel operators, inspectors, and third-party service providers to ensure safe and compliant operations., • Oversees spill prevention, containment, and response readiness related to marine activities., • Supports maintenance and reliability of dock equipment, transfer systems, and associated infrastructure., • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Business preferred., • Minimum 5 years' prior experience with asphalt terminal operations and product receipts by truck, rail and barge or alternately within a chemical processing environment. Emulsions processing experience a plus, where applicable., • Proven track record of operations leadership, team building and personnel development., • Working knowledge in Industrial Safety and environmental compliance reporting., • Excellent communication skills with ability to interact effectively with suppliers, peers, customers and agency personnel to manage logistical, operational, reporting, or product quality issues., • Solid technical and analytical skills, mechanical skills and problem solving ability., • Competency at prioritizing, making effective decisions, and implementing change., • Strong recordkeeping and organization skills with attention to detail., • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to master local operational software., • Valid TWIC Card or the ability to quickly acquire TWIC approval, where applicable., • Must be available 24/7 and able to work full days and periodic alternate shifts. Requires ability to periodically work long hours, multiple shifts, nights and weekends included., • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and able to bend, stoop and kneel as needed., • Able to enter confined spaces and wear proper PPE when required., • Able to climb railcars, tanker trucks and tanks when necessary., • Requires working in office conditions, performing some clerical work and working outside in a manufacturing terminal environment, with and around operational process equipment, in temperature extremes, for extended periods of time., • Able to work around asphalt and other related chemicals on an ongoing basis., • Able to lift 50-75lbs. repetitively as needed. Ergon is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V Job Posted by ApplicantPro