Title: Operations Manager
Date:
Jul 29, 2025
Location:
Council Bluffs, IA, US, 51503
Basic Function
Reporting to the Manager, Blending and Terminal Operations, and based out of Red Giant Oil Company, LLC, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Operations Manager is responsible for safely leading and directing the workforce in the blending, transferring and loading of petroleum products. The Operations Manager is accountable for workforce safety, environmental compliance and the health of the workforce engaged in operations at the Council Bluffs, Iowa facility. This position is not eligible for company-sponsored relocation benefits.
Job Duties
- Directs the work of (3) Bulk Operators including testing, blending, storage and handling of all petroleum products
- Directs (1) Warehouser in all shipping & receiving, packaging and distribution of non-bulk petroleum products
- Ensures grounds and maintenance of the Council Bluffs facility and equipment are secured, maintained properly and pose no harm to the community
- Manages and directs workforce to ensure compliance with regulatory mandates; provides a safe working environment for workforce
- Utilizes company software to perform applicable duties on the day-to-day (Microsoft Office, SAP, timekeeping platform, etc.)
- Must be available outside of standard working hours (7:00AM-3:30PM) to handle any incident that may occur
- Reviews operational reports and provides explanations and corrective actions for unfavorable variances
- Receives and processes all railcars using applicable software and subsequently transfers product to trucks for product delivery
- Month-end reporting of inventory to Accounting Department
- Operates applicable equipment to move railcars
Experience
- 5-7 years of experience in operations or production-based positions
- 3-5 years of experience leading people
- Experience in oil & gas industry preferred (not required), such as: heavy and light oils and/or locomotive engine oil, blending, packaging and distribution
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management or field applicable to this position preferred
- A combination of education and relevant job experience may be considered
Required Skills
- Competent in required job skills and knowledge and exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills by keeping abreast of current developments
- Requires minimal supervision and displays understanding of how job relates to others while using resources effectively
- Demonstrates ability to adapt to new technologies, troubleshoots technological problems and uses technology to increase productivity
- Proactively identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information skillfully
- Develops alternative solutions and works well in group problem-solving situations by using reason even when dealing with emotional topics
- Develops project plans, coordinates and communicates changes and progress and completes projects on time and within budget
- Clearly expresses and communicates ideas and thoughts both verbally and in writing and exhibits good listening and comprehension capability
- Establishes and maintains effective relations, uses tact and consideration and offers assistance and support to co-workers
- Speaks and writes and/or types clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
- Demonstrates group presentation skills and actively participates in meetings
- Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views by giving and welcoming feedback
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit and puts success of team above own interests
- Builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives and supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
- Works with integrity and principles to uphold organizational values
- Observes safety and security procedures to a high degree and reports potentially unsafe behavior or actions
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility
- Responsible for the supervision of 4 employees
Work Conditions
Petroleum plant-based environment based (75%) and office-based (25%). Subject to all weather conditions, including outdoors and varying road conditions. Depending on assignment, may be exposed to close confined spaces.
Benefits
HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time-Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
- Educational Reimbursement
- Parental Bonding Time
- Employee Discounts
Physical Requirements
Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 50lbs, pushing and/or pulling 25lbs, climbing up to 150ft, ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates, ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted), and strenuous physical activity.
Our One HF Sinclair Culture:
At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization. We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.
About HF Sinclair Corporation
HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.
Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs