Warren Oil Company, Inc., a leading automotive lubricant manufacturing company, has an immediate need for an experienced Blending 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.

Blending Manager Duties and Responsibilities

- Supervises the assigned staff of the blending operations; organizes, assigns and reviews work of assigned staff; trains and provides technical assistance and instruction to staff regarding applicable quality assurance procedures and blending processes; researches and answers questions; resolves complaints or problems

- Oversee and manage day to day processing production operation activities.

- Determines work schedules and deploys creative scheduling to increase safetyefficiencies.

- Manage control room, preparing work orders and assigning specific duties. Must be effective in control room management which includes but is not limited to; making efficient tank transfers to accommodate tank space, placing releases of bulk on a scheduled manner, working with the production scheduler to meet customer orders, working closely with the lab to create efficient blending schedules.

- Oversees the team by planning, organizing, selecting, motivating, and evaluating/recommending training, ensuring all OSHA safety regulations are followed.

- Provides support through the calibration of equipment and maintenance and all process piping to ensure equipment is in good working condition. Knowledgeable of blending equipment which includes but is not limited to; tanks, automatic/volumetric gauges, hoses, pumps, filter presses, and pressure gauges.

- Effectively work and communicate with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments. Work closely with the lab in R&D as well as QA; must ensure product meets established specifications.

- Evaluates existing processes and identifies efficiencies to accomplish quality and throughput. Capable of troubleshooting blending/processing issues when needed/necessary.

- Responsible for ensuring all product specifications are met.

- Other duties as assigned.

Blending Manager QualificationsEducation Requirements

- Degree in Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering, or Science related.

- Minimum 7-10 years' experience blending product formulation, processing, distribution and warehousing.

- 3-5 years in Management Supervision

- Ability to understand and calculate at a higher level math (algebraic formulations)

- Proficient in business computer software such as Excel, Word, Microsoft Office. Proficient in a company specific ERP System. Such as JDE or SAP

About Us

WARREN OIL COMPANY, INC.began in 1976 with one semi-automatic packaging line. Warren Oil Company, Inc. owns and operates six manufacturing and packaging facilitiesstrategically located to serve customers in the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, and Westcoast. Warren Oil Company, Inc. exports to more than 50 countries. Warren Oil Company purchasedthree of its five plants from Pennzoil. All of Warren's facilities are equipped to manufacture andpackage 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 PetroleumInstitute engine oil licenses and certifications. Warren Companies manufacture and packagelubricants 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.