Operations Manager Location: Bradenton, FL, United States Date Posted: May 21, 2025 Brand: Tropic Oil Hiring Brand Description Tropic Oil is is owned and operated by Parkland Corporation. Parkland is a leading international fuel supplier, convenience store operator, and community enabler, serving diverse customers across 26 countries. Brief Description The Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for leading regional, commercial, and industrial teams in achieving operational excellence through safety, standardization, and quality assurance-orchestrated to preserve our valuable human, material, and brand assets while maintaining product integrity and customer satisfaction. Apply Now Description Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value. * A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go The Opportunity: The OE Manager is responsible for leading regional, commercial, and industrial teams in achieving operational excellence through safety, standardization, and quality assurance-orchestrated to preserve our valuable human, material, and brand assets while maintaining product integrity and customer satisfaction. This involves supervising, updating, implementing, and improving established OE programs, procedures, checklists, and policy standards. The successful candidate develops and maintains governance documents (policies, standards, procedures, etc.) and proctors training to implement and maintain the Parkland Operational Excellence Management System (POEMS). In concert with a formal reporting, investigation, and improvement system, POEMS optimizes operational efficiency, manages evolving risk, preserves supplier equities, and ensures regulatory compliance across Parkland USA's non-retail sites and areas of operation. Secondary: Assists other Managers within the OE Department in identifying and bridging POEMS gaps, alignment with OE targets, and general information pertaining to Cority and additional Parkland operations systems. Responsibilities: * Develops, maintains, implements, and continuously improves Branch OE programs, governance documents, and enabling activities to manage operational risks and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and enforcement authorities * Manages POEMS training and licensing programs per the OE SOP * Coordinates the OE assessment program (external and internal) including insurance underwriter and parent corporation programs * Conducts basic product integrity testing to confirm the identity, purity and quality of incoming and delivered fuel and lubricants as required * Develops and manages POEMS-related applications, tools, and product samples * Coordinates with, and evaluates local Branch, Plant, and Facilities Managers for program objective adherence * Training presentations, both verbal and in written form * Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree. Preference for Occupational or Environmental Safety, English, or STEM fields * Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant work experience in management role in industry * High level of motivation and ability to work hard * High level of focus on quality of work and attention to detail * Strong team orientation balanced with the ability to work autonomously on projects and initiatives * Thorough knowledge of applicable regulations (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA) * Strong verbal & English written communication skills * Ability to work as a team member in a distributed workforce * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook * Previous experience in training program development and implementation * Working knowledge of the oil and gas industry is an asset * Basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, and math * Frequent travel within the region and to other locations as required-with approximately 60% travel within Parkland USA region. Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you? Do others describe you as someone who seeks diversity - not validation - when approaching decisions and solving problems? A team captain who recognizes and celebrates individual and group wins? Someone who is guided by principles, not rules, and believes mistakes are opportunities for learning and continuous improvement? Someone who recognizes there is more than one way to solve a problem? You sound brilliant to work with! We Want You To Shine: We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview. Belonging Matters. Because You Do: We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another's unique contributions. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately - belonging. We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities. The Fine Print: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.