Plant Manager

Overview

Join a team that keeps America grilling! Blue Rhino, a Ferrellgas company, was recently named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for 2025 — and that trust starts with our people.

Blue Rhino is seeking an experienced, safety-driven Plant Manager to lead operations at our propane tank exchange production facility in Tavares, FL.

This position is ideal for an experienced operations leader with a background in propane, oil and gas, chemical processing, hazardous materials, or other highly regulated industrial environments. A strong understanding of OSHA regulations, safety compliance, and operational risk management is essential.

The Plant Manager oversees all aspects of a single production facility, including first- and second-shift operations, production planning, staffing, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This position directly oversees the facility's shift supervisors and is responsible for developing a strong safety culture while meeting production and operational goals.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Blue Rhino, we’re committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote health, financial security, and personal growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Income Protection: Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Family Support: Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness & Assistance Programs: Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support
• Employee Perks: Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years managing a plant operation.
• 5+ 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.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety programs, and regulatory compliance in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in propane, oil and gas, petroleum, chemical processing, or similar industries.

• Experience with hazardous materials handling, storage, or production operations.

• Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), DOT requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.

• Experience managing multi-shift production facilities.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Just-in-Time Manufacturing.

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management, or a related field.

Why Blue Rhino?

At Blue Rhino we’re honored to be part of tight-knit communities across America and thousands of customers’ lives. From our nationwide charitable partnerships with Operation Warm and Operation BBQ Relief to fundraisers for local schools, fire departments, veteran organizations and more, we are always looking for ways to give back to the communities we live in and serve.

Hear from our current employees and discover the people behind Ferrellgas: Employee Testimonials

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of our growing team!