Facility Manager

Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI) a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. Were more than just a service provider; were a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders Quala Boasso Global and Polar Service Centers (PSC). Headquartered in Tampa Florida with over 160 locations worldwide our team of over 3500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services.

The Tank Wash Manager is responsible for the start-up commissioning and ongoing operation of a newly constructed food-grade tank wash facility. This role provides full operational safety quality and financial leadership for the site and will oversee the transition from initial start-up hours to full 24/7 continuous operations.

The ideal candidate possesses deep technical knowledge of food-grade road tanker washing including Kosher wash requirements as well as boiler and water treatment systems and has demonstrated experience hiring developing and managing teams in an industrial or regulated environment. This position requires flexibility strong leadership and hands-on involvement during the build-out and ramp-up phase.

Schedule: Flexible; includes nights weekends and holidays as required to support start-up and 24/7 operations

Key Responsibilities

Facility Start-Up & Operations

• Lead commissioning and operational readiness of a new-build tank wash facility including utilities equipment and wash systems.
• Develop implement and enforce SOPs SWIs and work instructions supporting food-grade and kosher-compliant operations.
• Transition the facility from start-up operations to full 24/7 staffing and production.
• Ensure reliable throughput on-time service and customer satisfaction.

Food-Grade Kosher & Quality Compliance

• Ensure all washing activities meet or exceed food-grade and kosher wash standards customer requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain compliance with FDA FSMA AIB SQF customer and Rabbinical (Kosher) authority requirements.
• Manage kosher wash procedures including segregation validation washes temperature controls documentation and seal integrity.
• Coordinate and support Rabbinical supervision or certification processes as required by customers.
• Oversee allergen control cross-contamination prevention wash verification and corrective actions.
• Lead customer audits kosher inspections and quality-related corrective action plans.

Boiler Water & Utility Systems

• Maintain operational oversight of boiler systems including safety inspections chemical treatment and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee water treatment reclaim discharge and environmental compliance systems.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and vendor support for utilities and wash infrastructure.
• Ensure high equipment uptime and efficient utility usage.

Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Ensure compliance with OSHA environmental and local/state regulatory requirements.
• Lead safety programs including confined space lockout/tagout chemical handling and emergency response.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training audits and continuous improvement.

Workforce Management

• Recruit hire train and develop wash attendants supervisors and maintenance personnel.
• Train staff on food-grade and kosher wash requirements documentation standards and segregation protocols.
• Establish staffing models shift schedules and on-call coverage to support 24/7 operations.
• Conduct performance reviews coaching and corrective action as required.

Financial & Performance Management

• Manage site operating budget including labor utilities chemicals maintenance and overhead.
• Track and improve KPIs such as wash throughput labor efficiency utility consumption safety performance and quality metrics.
• Identify cost savings efficiency improvements and capacity expansion opportunities.
• Support pricing forecasting and operational planning initiatives.

Leadership & Communication

• Serve as the primary on-site leader and point of contact for customers vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate operational performance risks and improvement plans to senior leadership.
• Lead by example with flexibility accountability and a hands-on leadership approach.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 710 years of experience in tank wash food-grade processing or related industrial operations.
• Proven expertise in food-grade and kosher road tanker washing.
• Working knowledge of boiler operations and water treatment systems.
• Demonstrated experience hiring training and managing teams in a multi-shift or continuous operation.
• Strong understanding of safety environmental food-grade and kosher compliance requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including nights weekends and holidays.

Preferred

• Experience working directly with Rabbinical authorities or kosher certification agencies.
• Boiler operator certification or equivalent experience.
• Wastewater or water treatment certification.
• Experience launching or stabilizing a new or greenfield operation.
• Experience operating in a 24/7 manufacturing or processing environment.
• Lean continuous improvement or operational excellence training.

Key Competencies

• Food-grade and kosher compliance leadership
• Operational and technical leadership
• Safety-first mindset
• Workforce development
• Financial acumen and KPI management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong communication and customer focus

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to heat water chemicals and noise.
• Ability to stand walk climb and lift as required in a tank wash environment.
• Ability to wear required PPE and comply with safety standards.

DCI Benefits:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave