Operations Manager

EDP Propane•Redding, CA

12d•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

You’ll be the person who keeps our operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably, ensuring customers get the propane they depend on while protecting our team and community. Your work directly impacts service reliability, team performance, and regulatory compliance every single day. If this role is done well, customers don’t have to think about us, they just trust us. You’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of our service center, including the yard, fleet, and field activity, while partnering closely with the General Manager to improve performance across safety, customer experience, and efficiency. You’ll coordinate routing and dispatch, maintain equipment and facilities, lead safety compliance efforts, and support hiring and development of team members.

Requirements

Experience overseeing operations in propane, energy, logistics, or a closely related field
Working knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards, ideally involving hazardous materials
Demonstrated experience leading a team and improving operational performance
Ability to manage routing, dispatch, or fleet operations
Strong communication skills to work across drivers, leadership, and customers

Nice To Haves

Experience specifically in propane operations
Background in route optimization tools or fleet management systems
Experience supporting sales or customer retention efforts
Experience conducting safety training or certification programs
Track record of improving asset utilization or operational efficiency

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of our service center, including the yard, fleet, and field activity
Partner closely with the General Manager to improve performance across safety, customer experience, and efficiency
Coordinate routing and dispatch
Maintain equipment and facilities
Lead safety compliance efforts
Support hiring and development of team members
Assess current routes and implement improvements in delivery efficiency or on-time performance
Ensure all safety certifications, trainings, and compliance requirements are current, tracked, and consistently enforced
Maintain a clean, organized, and fully operational yard, fleet, and service center with no major maintenance gaps
Ensure team members understand expectations, receive regular feedback, and know how their work connects to broader goals
Shadow drivers and operations staff to understand routing, delivery workflows, and customer expectations
Audit safety procedures, certifications, and equipment to identify any compliance risks or gaps
Review current routing plans and dispatch processes to spot inefficiencies or quick wins
Build relationships with the team and begin participating in hiring, onboarding, and coaching conversations