Manager, Operational Performance

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This is for you who wants to have a real impact on creating a healthier planet for our children every day.

At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Let’s create transformation for a sustainable future together.

We are looking for you,

Manager, Operational Performance

to join our JV Excellence and Asset Development team in Martinez, California. Neste’s regional headquarters in North America are based in Houston, Texas. Neste and affiliated entities, including Mahoney Environmental Services and SeQuential Environmental Services, employ more than 900 people across the U.S.

You will be responsible for managing and optimizing the long-term supply chain and operational performance strategy for the Martinez refining facility. This includes overseeing both feedstock delivery and product shipments. By collaborating with engineers, operations teams, logistics professionals, and stakeholders from both Neste and Marathon Petroleum, you will play a key role in enhancing efficiency and overall business performance. 

In our team, you will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, maximizing value, and improving logistics strategies. Working closely with Neste and Marathon Petroleum, you will ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution. With your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Reasons to Join

Real impact right now: We work in an inspiring and evolving business environment, where everything we do serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. As a global leader in renewable and circular solutions, we live by our values every day: We Care, We Have Courage, We Cooperate.

Safety and caring: We prioritize safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we foster a culture where everyone is welcome, respected, and encouraged to be their true selves.

Exciting growth: Transformation brings new opportunities and fosters courage and curiosity. As a global, growing company, we support personal and professional development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.

In addition, we offer 

• A competitive base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $140,000 - $180,000. This location is a higher cost of living and therefore may not reflect the range of this same position in another location.
  Individual base pay depends on work location related to premium locations with higher costs of living as well as additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) with a 7% company match
• Hybrid schedule: Work remotely 1–2 days per week, with 3 in-office days for collaboration

Your Role in Creating a Sustainable Future

As the Manager, Operational Performance, you will:

• Optimize logistics operations to enhance refinery productivity 

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the facility operator against key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Develop expertise in applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., LCFS, RFS, CFPC 45Z) and apply this knowledge to assess and prioritize capital projects

• Manage logistics contracts, including renewals, regulatory compliance, and approval processes

• Align logistics strategies with both Neste and Marathon Petroleum teams to ensure efficiency and effectiveness

• Collaborate with third-party logistics service providers to ensure contract fulfillment and negotiate terms for new opportunities

• Work with site engineers to coordinate OSBL (outside battery limits) project scope and priorities

• Provide professional reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to the JV Leadership Team

• Conduct financial analysis to assess project feasibility and optimize supply chain decisions

• Facilitate technical support from both Neste and Marathon Petroleum in collaboration with site technical services personnel

The Best Combination to Succeed in This Role

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or Environmental Science

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical services, supply chain, logistics, economics & planning, or refining operations

• Comprehensive understanding of logistics operations (marine, rail, truck, and pipeline) for feedstock and refined products

• General understanding of regulatory requirements affecting logistics in California and beyond

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence without direct managerial authority

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement

• Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP (preferred)

Let’s Get You Started

Wondering whether we are a match? Complete this short activity at neste.com/game.

We look forward to receiving your CV and application! The recruitment process includes a structured skills assessment relevant to the role.

Employment Eligibility & Compliance In compliance with California and federal law, all persons hired will be required to:

• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States

• Complete the required Form I-9 upon hire

• Following a conditional job offer, undergo a background check and drug screening in accordance with applicable state and federal laws

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable law(s), qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Neste is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

About Neste

Neste creates solutions for combating climate change and accelerating the shift to a circular economy. With over 75 years of refining expertise, we are now the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals.

We have set aspirational targets for climate, biodiversity, human rights, and supply chain sustainability. Our ambition is to make the Porvoo oil refinery in Finland the most sustainable refinery. Together with our partners, we aim for a carbon-neutral and nature-positive value chain by 2040.

Our success is created by 5,400 professionals working in 16 countries. Read more at neste.com.