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HollyFrontier

Manager, Refinery Accounting

Artesia, NM · On-site

Basic Function HF Sinclair is seeking a Manager, Refinery Accounting, to be based in Artesia, NM. In this role, you will oversee and direct the local refinery accounting department, which includes ...

Bunge

Refinery Operations Manager

Decatur, AL · On-site

Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day Crush, Refinery, Milling or Packaging production operations. Support the Plant Manager in monitoring and improving plant productivity. What You'll Be ...

Valero Energy

Manager Refinery Safety

Ardmore, OK · On-site

As a Refinery Safety Manager you will direct the Health and Safety programs and ensures readiness of the Fire Protection and Emergency Response System (personnel and equipment) for the Refinery in ...

HF Sinclair

Manager, Refinery Accounting

Artesia, NM · On-site

Basic Function HF Sinclair is seeking a Manager, Refinery Accounting, to be based in Artesia, NM. In this role, you will oversee and direct the local refinery accounting department, which includes ...

Valero

Manager Refinery Safety

Ardmore, OK

$63K - $84K/yr

As a Refinery Safety Manager you will direct the Health and Safety programs and ensures readiness of the Fire Protection and Emergency Response System (personnel and equipment) for the Refinery in ...

Bunge

Refinery Operations Manager

Decatur, AL

Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day Crush, Refinery, Milling or Packaging production operations.Support the Plant Manager in monitoring and improving plant productivity.What You'll Be ...

Bunge

Refinery Operations Manager

Decatur, AL · On-site

Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day Crush, Refinery, Milling or Packaging production operations. Support the Plant Manager in monitoring and improving plant productivity. What You'll Be ...

Clean Harbors

Lead Operator - Oil Refinery

Rollinsford, NH · On-site

$35 - $38/hr

We are seeking a Lead Operator Oil Recycling for our Rollinsford NH Oil Re-Refinery; distilling ... Ensure flare management, emissions monitoring, and waste stream handling meet permit requirements ...

Clean Harbors

Lead Operator - Oil Refinery

Rollinsford, NH · On-site

$35 - $38/hr

We are seeking a Lead Operator Oil Recycling for our Rollinsford NH Oil Re-Refinery; distilling ... Ensure flare management, emissions monitoring, and waste stream handling meet permit requirements ...

Cargill

Refinery Hydro Operator

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$31.27/hr

... refinery and plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the ... High School diploma or GED equivalent Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management ...

HF Sinclair

Refinery Accountant

Tulsa, OK

Basic Function HF Sinclair is seeking a Refinery Accountant in Tulsa, OK. In this role, you will ... Assists manager with the handling of internal/external audit requests * Assists with reviewing and ...

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To thrive as a Refinery Manager, you need a solid background in chemical or mechanical engineering, extensive knowledge of refinery operations, and several years of industry experience, often supported by a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Familiarity with process control systems, safety management software, and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help you manage teams and respond effectively to operational challenges. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and compliant refinery operations while driving productivity and minimizing risks.

What does a Refinery Manager do?

A Refinery Manager oversees the daily operations of a petroleum or chemical refinery, ensuring that production goals are met efficiently and safely. Their responsibilities include managing staff, monitoring equipment and processes, enforcing safety and environmental regulations, and coordinating with other departments. They also develop operational strategies to optimize productivity, minimize costs, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of refinery processes.

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Oversees entire refinery operations, manages staff, and ensures safety and efficiencyDesigns, develops, and optimizes chemical processes within the refinery
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Works in a supervisory role, coordinating teams and operational strategiesFocuses on process improvement, troubleshooting, and technical analysis

The Refinery Manager and Process Engineer roles share some credentials and industry context but differ mainly in scope. The Refinery Manager oversees overall operations, while the Process Engineer concentrates on technical process development. Both roles are essential in refinery settings, with the manager focusing on leadership and the engineer on technical optimization.

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Refinery Regional Sales Manager

Refinery Regional Sales Manager

American Refining Group Inc.

Bradford, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description


Position Title: Regional Sales Manager (focus on Blended Lubricants)

Company Information:

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.

Scope & Responsibilities of Regional Sales Manager: (Not limited to)

This position is responsible for developing & implementing sales growth & retention plans to maximize targeted volume and profit objectives. Drive retention & growth within the OEM, Toll Blending & Private Label segments. Individuals in this role will have account management responsibilities and be tasked as the hunter within the specified markets supporting ARG’s blended lubricants growth initiatives. This role requires collaboration with Product & Business Managers/Directors, Marketing, ARG’s Refinery Products Sales Team and Sales Support to implement strategy as set by the Leadership Team, as well as to optimize placement of ARG’s overall product portfolio in both the existing customer base and through vigorous prospecting of new customers. Under minimal supervision, this position reports to the Blended Lubricants Business Director.

Sales Growth:

  • Identify and acquire new customers to support ARG business plans.
  • Build and maintain a sales pipeline with a high conversion rate.
  • Network within the industry to drive new leads and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the Blended Lubricants team & lead preparation of price quotes, business proposals.

Account Management:

  • Develop and implement annual business/account plans with customers to increase share of wallet.
  • Establish relationships at all levels of the account from the senior level through Purchasing, R&D, Operations, etc.
  • Utilize ARG resources to document and effectively communicate value provided to ARG customers.
  • Create and conduct customer business reviews with frequency and content as directed by the Sales Director

Market Feedback:

  • Provide marketplace and competitor feedback to Product and Business Director, Operations and Research and Development through participation in ARG’s product focus groups.
  • Collaborate with the Blended lubricants Product Manager to initiate the established Product Development Process as appropriate.
  • Keep updated ARG’s “Sales Operations Excellence” (SOE) file pertinent existing/prospective customer interactions.

Training & Development:

  • Successfully complete ARG trainings
  • Participate in industry conferences & local industry associations as deemed pertinent by the Business Director & ARG Leadership Team to drive both development, prospecting & ARG industry presence.

Benefits Available to Regional Sales Manager:

  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
  • Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans (if qualified)
  • Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
  • Short & Long-term Disability Coverage
  • Escalating Paid Vacation Plans
  • Paid Holidays & Personal Days
  • Education & Employee Assistance Plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans

Education & Experience for Regional Sales Manager:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required with five (5+) years’ experience with industry sales and/or marketing.
  • Proficient in the use of general office technologies, Microsoft Office suite of applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as other applicable software.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

Other Qualifications of Regional Sales Manager:

  • Must reside within a 300-mile radius of Bradford, PA Refinery to support business operations.
  • Motivated to land new business; managing accounts is one aspect with the primary focus centering on driving new sales.
  • Possess a high degree of personal accountability and ownership with resilience and perseverance to land new and grow existing business.
  • Exhibit expertise in establishing, growing, and maintaining relationships based on trust, transparency, and open communication at all levels of the organization and beyond.
  • Demonstrate value-based selling principles to differentiate ARG product based on competitive advantage and not solely on price positioning.
  • Works as a team player who brings others together with collaboration being an integral ingredient to success.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of the refining industry; understand end market applications and performance advantages/differentiators of products and services

Physical & Cognitive Demands of Regional Sales Manager:

  • COGNITIVE DEMANDS: Meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently, independent judgments, work with a team, effectively communicate, reading comprehension, critical thinking/troubleshooting.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, sitting, walk/climb, stand/reach, listening, writing, driving, keyboarding. Push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 35 pounds. This role requires 30% -50% travel.

Additional Notes:

This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass”. Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations.

American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service.
Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position.

ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback).

This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicant will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

EEO Employer –ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources.