Product Blending Manager

Job Summary:

The Manager, Product Blending is responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s refined product blending programs across the terminal network. This role provides technical and operational leadership for the development, implementation, optimization, and standardization of blending processes that support product quality, operational efficiency, customer requirements, regulatory compliance, and value creation.The Manager works closely with Terminal Operations, Supply & Trading, Commercial, Product Quality, Engineering, IT/Data Systems, EHS, and other cross-functional teams to ensure blending programs are designed and operated safely, reliably, and consistently.This role is responsible for developing blending strategies and procedures, supporting the implementation of blending systems and equipment, optimizing blend economics and operational performance, troubleshooting blending issues, and establishing standardized processes and controls across applicable terminals.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us.

The Global Spirit is how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.

Job Description:

Blending Program Management

• Develop, implement, and manage refined product blending programs across the terminal network.
• Establish standardized blending processes, procedures, and operating practices.
• Evaluate blending opportunities to improve product value, flexibility, capacity, and operational efficiency.
• Develop blending strategies based on product specifications, supply availability, terminal capabilities, customer requirements, and economics.
• Support the development and implementation of gasoline, diesel, butane, and other applicable blending programs.
• Establish appropriate controls for blend components, treat rates, recipes, inventories, and finished product specifications.
• Identify opportunities to expand or optimize blending capabilities across the terminal network.

Technical and Operational Support

• Provide technical expertise and operational support to terminal teams for blending activities.
• Troubleshoot blending system, equipment, process, and product quality issues.
• Work with Engineering and Tech Services on the design, modification, and implementation of blending systems and equipment.
• Review terminal capabilities and identify required infrastructure, equipment, instrumentation, and controls to support blending programs.
• Support commissioning and startup of new blending systems and modifications.
• Establish operating parameters and controls necessary to achieve consistent and reliable blending performance.
  Support terminal teams in resolving blending-related operational issues.

Product Quality and Compliance

• Work closely with Product Quality to ensure blended products meet applicable specifications and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain blending procedures that support consistent product quality.
• Ensure blending processes are aligned with applicable ASTM, API, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Participate in investigations of off-specification product, contamination, blending errors, or other product quality incidents.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions related to blending activities.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities related to blending operations.

Process Standardization and Continuous Improvement

• Develop standardized blending procedures and best practices for use across the terminal network.
• Identify opportunities to improve blending accuracy, reliability, capacity, flexibility, and cost performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to blending operations.
• Establish performance metrics to measure blending effectiveness and goal attainment.
• Evaluate lessons learned from blending projects and incidents and incorporate improvements into company standards.
• Support the development and maintenance of blending-related sections of the Operations Manual and applicable SOPs.

Inventory and Economic Optimization

• Work with Supply & Trading and Commercial teams to understand supply, demand, and blending requirements.
• Optimize component inventories and blending capacity to support operational and commercial objectives.
• Evaluate blending opportunities based on product availability, specifications, storage capacity, and economics.
• Support analysis of blend yields, component usage, product quality, and value extraction.
• Identify opportunities to reduce product losses, improve component utilization, and increase blending flexibility.

Systems, Data and Reporting

• Work with IT and Data Systems to develop automated blending systems, controls, dashboards, and reporting.
• Establish appropriate data requirements for monitoring blending performance.
• Track and analyze blending metrics, including component usage, blend accuracy, product quality, inventory, losses, and operational performance.
• Support development and implementation of systems that improve visibility and control of blending operations.
• Maintain accurate blending documentation, procedures, recipes, and operational records.

Team Leadership and Training

• Provide technical leadership and training to terminal personnel responsible for blending activities.
• Develop training materials and operating guidance for blending processes and systems.
• Foster a culture of operational discipline, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Work with terminal leadership to ensure blending procedures are properly implemented and consistently followed.
• Provide subject matter expertise to cross-functional teams on blending-related projects and initiatives.

Project and Change Management

• Lead or support blending-related projects from concept through implementation.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes associated with blending systems, procedures, equipment, and products.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, EHS, Product Quality, IT, Supply & Trading, and Commercial teams during project development and implementation.
• Evaluate proposed changes for operational, technical, safety, quality, and economic impacts.
• Support project commissioning, startup, and post-implementation evaluation.

Additional Job Description:

• Strong knowledge of refined petroleum products and terminal operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of petroleum product blending principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of product specifications and quality requirements.
• Ability to evaluate blending processes from both an operational and economic perspective.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement standardized procedures and processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex operational and technical issues.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functional areas and terminal locations.
• Familiarity with applicable ASTM, API, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Proficiency with operational, inventory, data, and reporting systems.
• Ability to lead change and drive standardization across a geographically dispersed terminal network.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Operations, or a related field.

Pay Range:

$118,400.00 - $177,600.00

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You

• Coins! We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.

• Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.

• The Road Ahead – We offer 401k and a match component!

• Professional Development - We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.

What to Expect From the Hiring Process

We value passion and potential. Please apply if you’re qualified and interested—we’d love to hear from you.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may connect you with the hiring manager if your experience is a strong match.

Interviews are conducted virtually and in person, depending on the role. We’ll provide more details about next steps if selected to move forward.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

*Disclaimer: At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know: In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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