Tank Wash 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. We are 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 3,500 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 in Decatur, IL. 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.

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

• 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.

• Minimum 7–10 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…