Plant Manager
Rebirth Biofuels — Ponchatoula, LA
Pay
$33.00/hr to start, with structured advancement to $40.00/hr over approximately 7–8 months based on performance milestones. Paid hourly with guaranteed overtime — compensation reflects every hour worked, unlike a flat salary.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 40–45 hours/week, flexible
Pay Frequency
Weekly
About the Role
Rebirth Biofuels is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at our Ponchatoula facility. The plant is operational — what’s needed now is the team. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader to build a full crew of plant operators and drivers from the ground up, establishing the standards, training, and culture from day one.
We collect used cooking oil and grease trap waste from commercial customers, clean and process it, and sell the finished product to a local refinery. Our work keeps jobs and revenue in the local community while properly diverting waste from the environment.
Our Core Values
- Integrity — we do what we say we’re going to do, when we say we’re going to do it
- No gossip — a respectful, trust-based workplace with zero tolerance for toxic communication
- Great place to work — a healthy 40–45 hour, 5-day week, because our people have lives outside of work
- Family-oriented — we treat our people the way a family should treat each other
- Cleanliness — in our trucks, plant, equipment, and everything customer-facing
- Customer focus — service excellence and relationships over price competition
We’re looking for a leader who wants to build something, not just manage something already built — and who shares the way we do business.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee all inbound plant operations, including truck arrivals, unloading, and staging
- Interview, hire, and onboard the plant’s first plant operators and drivers — a priority from day one
- Train every new team member on safety protocols, route procedures, equipment handling, and our standards for cleanliness and customer service
- Manage end-to-end processing workflows, from intake through preparing material for sale to the refinery
- Build and publish weekly staff schedules and handle daily invoicing as the team grows
- Serve as the plant’s primary operational and safety leader
- Establish training and mentorship standards for the team you build — grounded in integrity and respect
What You Bring
- 10+ years of leadership/management experience, ideally in operations, waste management, or a related field
- Industry knowledge relevant to UCO/grease trap collection, waste processing, or similar operations
- Proven experience interviewing, hiring, and training staff — ideally from the ground up
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Working knowledge of safety protocols, PPE compliance, and equipment handling
- A leadership style suited to building a team and culture from scratch — one that values trust, accountability, and respect over drama
Compensation & Advancement
Starting pay is $33.00/hr, paid hourly with guaranteed overtime. Performance-based increases follow a structured path:
→ 30 days → $35.00/hr
→ +45 days → $37.00/hr
→ +45 days → $39.00/hr
→ +90 days → $40.00/hr
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance — 50% employer match for employee and family
- Simple IRA with up to 3% employer match
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 1 week paid sick leave
- 5 paid holidays
- Uniforms provided
Apply today to build and lead a team at a growing local company turning waste into opportunity.
Pay: $33.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
