Operations Manager

Conversion CapitalSeattle, WA
$85,000 - $115,000Onsite

About The Position

Booster is building the frictionless, tech-powered energy supply chain for modern transportation. We power the world's largest fleets more efficiently and sustainably through our direct operations and world-class partners. Our BoosterOS platform eliminates the usual manual frictions between order and cash, thereby enabling energy delivery to support more businesses at lower costs. Today, we deliver conventional and renewable fuels directly to fleet vehicles nationwide, reducing costs and lowering carbon emissions—while paving the way for future clean alternatives. As demand for sustainable energy outpaces infrastructure, Booster provides the critical tech-driven, modular solution, helping customers seamlessly transition to better solutions for their operations, their communities, and our planet. We lead by our values and hold ourselves – and each other — accountable to them. Our values guide how we interact, the choices we make, and the decisions we take—ultimately driving our long-term success as a business.  Safety as our daily guiding principle,  Customer at the heart of all our actions,  Integrity in doing the right thing even when no one is looking,  Excellence in never settling and always raising the bar  Boldness in being brave and creating the future, and Stewardship in supporting the planet and everyone on it—we support our communities, our customers, and our people while driving play, purpose, and potential every day. BOOSTER IS SEEKING A HIGH-HUNGRY, HIGH-OWNERSHIP OPERATIONS MANAGER TO LEAD MARKET EXECUTION THROUGH THE BOOSTER BUSINESS SYSTEM (BBS), ANCHORED IN SQDPP (SAFETY, QUALITY, DELIVERY, PRODUCTIVITY, PEOPLE). This is not a maintenance role - it is a builder role. You will own the daily operating system of the market, driving disciplined execution, building scalable processes, and developing a high-performing team. This role requires someone who is relentless about improvement, thrives under pressure, and is driven to make a measurable impact. You are expected to turn strategy into execution by embedding Lean Daily Management (LDM), solving problems at the root cause, and creating an operation that runs on standards - not heroics. Core Responsibilities (SQDPP Framework) Safety (Non-Negotiable Foundation)  Own safety as a system, not a checklist  Ensure full compliance with DOT regulations, Hours of Service, and operational standards  Lead all incidents through 3-Legged 5-Why RCCM to true root cause  Conduct regular audits and reinforce a zero-compromise safety culture  Build proactive mechanisms to prevent incidents — not react to them Quality (Service Excellence & Standardization)  Ensure consistent execution of Booster service standards across all sites  Drive performance against key quality metrics:  Service Fill Rate (SFR), Vehicle Fill Rate (VFR), misses, audit scores  Standardize best practices and eliminate variability in execution  Partner cross-functionally to close service gaps and improve customer outcomes  Reinforce that every miss is a process failure to be solved, not repeated  Delivery (Execution & Reliability)  Own daily execution of fueling operations across the market  Translate demand into optimized routing, scheduling, and resource allocation  Ensure on-time, complete, and reliable service delivery  Identify and mitigate risks before they impact customers  Build operational discipline through clear daily, weekly, and monthly execution rhythms Productivity (Efficiency & Cost Discipline)  Drive performance across key productivity metrics:  GPH, route efficiency, asset utilization, labor productivity  Identify and eliminate waste using Lean / Kaizen principles  Optimize resource allocation to balance service and cost efficiency  Implement scalable process improvements that increase throughput without sacrificing safety or quality   People (Team & Culture Development)  Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing Service Professionals  Establish a culture of accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement  Lead through structured coaching, performance management, and real-time feedback  Build bench strength and develop future leaders  Create an environment where expectations are clear and performance is consistently elevated BBS Execution Expectations  Lead Lean Daily Management (LDM):  Tier 1 / Tier 2 meetings  Visual management boards aligned to SQDPP  Drive structured problem solving using:  3-Legged 5-Why RCCM  4-Blocker / 9-Blocker frameworks  Ensure standard work is defined, followed, and continuously improved  Build systems that scale – not reliance on individual effort

Requirements

  • 3+ years in operations leadership within: Logistics / transportation, Field operations / last-mile delivery, High-growth, execution-heavy environments
  • Proven ability to drive results through people, process, and systems
  • Strong operator with high attention to detail and execution rigor
  • Structured problem solver with a bias toward root cause thinking
  • Comfortable managing real-time complexity while maintaining operational discipline
  • Hungry and driven — actively seeks ownership and impact
  • Builder mentality — creates systems that outlast the individual
  • Discontent with average — constantly pushes for better outcomes
  • Accountable — owns results, good or bad
  • Resilient — thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Continuous learner — always improving self, team, and systems

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Own safety as a system, not a checklist
  • Ensure full compliance with DOT regulations, Hours of Service, and operational standards
  • Lead all incidents through 3-Legged 5-Why RCCM to true root cause
  • Conduct regular audits and reinforce a zero-compromise safety culture
  • Build proactive mechanisms to prevent incidents — not react to them
  • Ensure consistent execution of Booster service standards across all sites
  • Drive performance against key quality metrics: Service Fill Rate (SFR), Vehicle Fill Rate (VFR), misses, audit scores
  • Standardize best practices and eliminate variability in execution
  • Partner cross-functionally to close service gaps and improve customer outcomes
  • Reinforce that every miss is a process failure to be solved, not repeated
  • Own daily execution of fueling operations across the market
  • Translate demand into optimized routing, scheduling, and resource allocation
  • Ensure on-time, complete, and reliable service delivery
  • Identify and mitigate risks before they impact customers
  • Build operational discipline through clear daily, weekly, and monthly execution rhythms
  • Drive performance across key productivity metrics: GPH, route efficiency, asset utilization, labor productivity
  • Identify and eliminate waste using Lean / Kaizen principles
  • Optimize resource allocation to balance service and cost efficiency
  • Implement scalable process improvements that increase throughput without sacrificing safety or quality
  • Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing Service Professionals
  • Establish a culture of accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement
  • Lead through structured coaching, performance management, and real-time feedback
  • Build bench strength and develop future leaders
  • Create an environment where expectations are clear and performance is consistently elevated
  • Lead Lean Daily Management (LDM)
  • Drive structured problem solving
  • Ensure standard work is defined, followed, and continuously improved
  • Build systems that scale – not reliance on individual effort

Benefits

  • Career Progression Room for growth and advancement!
  • Medical Benefits Best in class Medical, Dentist and Vision! We also offer Kaiser for CA Residents only.
  • Employee Referral Program May receive up to $750 for referring a friend, family member or previous coworker.
  • Booster Company Equity! Stock Options at a fast-growing startup with strong VC backing.
  • Flexible PTO
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