Energy Location/Operations Manager
About The Position
The position of an Energy Operations Manager is of great significance to Valley Wide Cooperative. A person in this position is accountable for managing daily propane distribution, service, and storage, managing staff (drivers, techs, customer service admins) while ensuring strict safety/regulatory compliance, optimizing routes/schedules for efficiency, controlling product inventory and fleet maintenance, and driving profitability through team leadership, cost management, and excellent customer service. This position is responsible for performing all services in a safe and timely manner. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Requirements
- Relevant managerial experience required
- Strong background in propane, fuel, or related energy/HVAC services
- Financial acumen (P&L, budgeting, cost management) and data analytic abilities
- Clean driving record with all applicable endorsements required experience with fast-paced delivery experience preferred.
- Must have strong communication skills; ability to communicate in appropriate, professional manner with managers, supervisors, employees, customers, vendors, and general public.
- Must be able to make appropriate decisions and execute them according to policy.
- Must maintain appropriate and expected levels of customer service throughout the store.
- Must have ability to determine order of need and task priority based on level of importance.
- Must have a manager focus in all interactions and exhibit strong critical thinking/ problem solving skills.
- Must exhibit a professional and positive image.
Nice To Haves
- Class B CDL preferred, HAZMAT and tanker endorsements preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leadership & Staff Management: Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise drivers, service techs, and customer service admins; manage performance, scheduling, and discipline.
- Safety & Compliance: Champion a strong safety culture; ensure adherence to DOT [https://www.google.com/search?q=DOT&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1137US1137&oq=propane+operations+manager+job+description&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRiPAtIBCTExNDg4ajFqN6gCCLACAfEFGBbYATP0nnrxBRgW2AEz9J56&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwij-5vL-42SAxWlGjQIHWiPMUkQgK4QegQIAxAC], NFPA [https://www.google.com/search?q=NFPA&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1137US1137&oq=propane+operations+manager+job+description&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRiPAtIBCTExNDg4ajFqN6gCCLACAfEFGBbYATP0nnrxBRgW2AEz9J56&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&ved=2ahUKEwij-5vL-42SAxWlGjQIHWiPMUkQgK4QegQIAxAD], and state regulations; conduct audits and training.
- Operations & Logistics: Manage daily dispatch, route optimization, vehicle fleet maintenance, inventory control, and supply management.
- Financial & Performance: Oversee P&L, budgets, operating expenses, asset utilization (tanks, vehicles), and analyze KPIs to drive efficiency and growth.
- Customer Experience: Ensure high-quality service delivery, manage customer issues, and partner with sales to meet customer needs and grow the business.
- Cylinder Exchange Operations: Manage staff and delivery driver, cylinder inventory and bulk delivery to other cooperative locations
- Perform other duties as necessary
- Attend available trainings to stay current with changes in the industry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
