Area Operations Manager

Superior Plus Propane Talent Acquisition

20d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Operations Manager will ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable execution of propane delivery and service across Districts, including ancillary business lines. This role is central to Superior’s operational excellence and is accountable for frontline execution aligned with enterprise-wide strategies. The candidate selected for this role must be willing and within a reasonable distance to commute to the following hub locations on a frequent basis for onsite visits: East Greenville Hub: Perkasie, Wind Gap, and East Greenville, PA Easton Hub: Easton, PA White Haven Hub: White Haven and Hawley, PA Montoursville Hub: Howard, Montoursville, Shamokin, Reading, and York, PA Elkton Hub: Chester, PA and Elkton, MD

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in relevant field, preferred fields are Operations Management, Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety Leadership. 10+ years of direct industry experience in a leadership role may be considered in lieu of degree.
5+ years of relevant experience required, 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Ability to travel to local market as needed as listed in the above details is required.
Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

Responsibilities

Execute delivery and service operations safely and efficiently across assigned Districts.
Align with peers and leadership on the execution of strategic initiatives as directed by the Operations Leader.
Focus on frontline execution, with strategic planning, routing, scheduling, and workforce planning centralized in other functions.
Lead, coach, and develop field teams, ensuring productivity, compliance, and safety.
Provide input to centralized workforce planning and enforce efficiency programs (e.g., overtime control, idle-time, fuel cost, route adherence).
Foster a high-performance culture and build a robust succession pipeline.
Oversee adherence to delivery protocols and service standards.
Ensure route and schedule compliance, minimize customer churn, and manage seasonal labour capacity.
Collaborate with Commercial teams to address customer feedback and issue resolution.
Manage propane and parts inventory at the field level and report variances.
Liaise with Logistics, Network/Fleet/Service, HSE and other Corporate Functions (i.e. Sales/Marketing, HR, IT, Finance, etc.) to address process issues and improve efficiency.
Monitor and enforce KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.
Ensure adherence to Department of Transport and enterprise HSE standards.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where collaboration, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do.
Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive compensation and total rewards package, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly.
Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer various flexible schedules to help you manage your personal and professional commitments effectively.
Technology: Work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies that empower you to excel in your role and stay at the forefront of industry trends.
Employee Assistance Programs: We care about you! You and your family will have access to LYRA, an industry leading platform that provides comprehensive support and a myriad of resources to help support your physical, mental, financial and social well-being.
Opportunity: A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth.
Safety Focused: We care about you and have developed a 24/7 safety mindset that is showcased throughout every facet of the organization.

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