Propane Director

Five Star Cooperative•New Hampton, IA

About The Position

The Propane Director is responsible for the business and financial results of the Propane department, including propane, propane service, and related services within Five Star’s geographic area. The Propane Director oversees daily operations, routing, sales, purchasing, driving department efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance, financial performance, team leadership, and customer satisfaction. The responsibilities of the role include directing, promoting, and coordinating department operations in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperatives efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service. The Propane Director’s responsibilities involve supervision of department staff, marketing, profitability and sales, reporting, purchasing, resale pricing, inventory, service, and other duties as assigned by the General Manager. Incumbent will establish and communicate department goals and results the team, staff the department, and delegate the workload amongst team members and supports team member growth. This position will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the agronomy department, as well as within the cooperative and upholds a favorable image of Five Star at all times.

Requirements

5 years of experience in energy operations, propane, fuel distribution, or related field
Prior leadership or management experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary
Computer skills required – Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Good customer service skills and approach necessary
Ag background a plus
Speaking, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Listening, Monitoring, Judgement and Decision Making, Time Management
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Agriculture, or related field preferred
Experience may be substituted for education
Class A CDL preferred
Hazmat and tanker endorsements preferred
CETP certification preferred or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

Establishes department goals with assistance from the GM
Conducts department planning and updating meetings with the GM and CFO
Develops and implements energy departments marketing plans, objective, and policies consistent with the goals and objectives of the company
Provides leadership, direction, and support to department employees
Assigns team member responsibilities, develops performance standards, completes and administers annual (or more often) performance reviews for team members, plans and provides opportunities for advancement, training, and development.
Contributes to the development of policies and procedures for various activities related to the company’s assigned activities, such as contracting, pricing, risk management, marketing, logistics, etc.
Aids in developing programs to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s energy presence
Promotes company communication efforts at all levels regarding market intelligence, policies, procedures, and department direction as it relates to the assigned market
Communicates the strategic direction and needs of the company to the vendors, the industry, and the employees
Applies sound business principles in the management of the department
Develops annual and long-term strategic and operational plans for the department
Assures other divisions understand the business plan of the department and that efforts with other departments are not in conflict
Responsible for product purchasing and establishing product margins that meets the financial goals of the cooperative
Assures that the team members understand company-wide objectives and how the department supports company goals
Recommends fixed asset purchases to the GM consistent with equipment replacement schedules or business conditions
Provides excellent customer service
Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow with acute attention to detail
Enforce and abide by all cooperative policies
Enforce and uphold the cooperative’s credit policy
Assists with recordkeeping and filing needs
Good communication with all employees and customers