Packaged Operations Manager - Bulk Propane

JOB
SUMMARY

The Operations Manager -
Propane provides Zone-wide leadership for propane operations, safety,
compliance, asset management, and operational execution. This role is
responsible for establishing operational standards, driving regulatory
compliance, optimizing fleet and asset utilization, and ensuring the
organization is prepared to safely meet customer demand across all propane
locations.

Serving as the operational
subject matter expert for propane, this position leads compliance
initiatives, training programs, operational audits, fleet management, and
continuous improvement efforts while supporting consistent execution across
the business. The Operations Manager works closely with Regional General
Managers, Site Managers, and the Regional Sales Manager - Propane to align
operational capabilities with the Zone's growth objectives.

Reporting to the Vice President
of Operations, the Operations Manager partners with Zone and regional
leadership to strengthen safety performance, improve operational efficiency,
support customer retention, and drive operational excellence throughout the
propane network

Pay
Range: $100K - $125K + Bonus

* Lead the
propane safety program and ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, NFPA 54,
NFPA 58, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

* Oversee
propane training, CETP certification requirements, operational audits,
incident investigations, corrective actions, and emergency response
readiness.

* Establish
and maintain operational standards, procedures, and best practices across all
propane locations.

* Partner
with Regional General Managers and Site Managers to drive a culture of
safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

* Direct
propane delivery, service, installation, maintenance, and customer activation
processes to ensure safe and reliable execution.

* Improve
routing efficiency, workforce productivity, fleet utilization, and overall
operational effectiveness.

* Ensure
operational readiness during peak seasonal demand periods through planning,
forecasting, and resource coordination.

* Monitor
operational KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives that
improve customer service and execution.

* Oversee
propane inventory management, supply continuity, storage facilities, bulk
plants, fleet assets, tanks, cylinders, and associated infrastructure.

* Optimize
asset deployment and utilization to improve productivity, customer density,
and return on assets.

* Ensure
preventive maintenance programs are executed on all propane assets and
infrastructure.

* Support
capital planning, infrastructure investments, and long-range operational
planning activities.

* Partner
with the Regional Sales Manager to support customer acquisition, market
growth, onboarding, and retention initiatives.

* Manage
operational expenses, labor utilization, fleet costs, maintenance spending,
and cost-to-serve improvement efforts.

* Participate
in annual planning, forecasting, and performance reviews while providing
operational recommendations to senior leadership.

* Collaborate
with Regional General Managers, Site Managers, Finance, Supply Chain, and
Customer Service teams to support profitable growth and operational
excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred in
Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Energy Management, or
other related fields.

Preferred

Certifications

CETP (Certified
Employee Training Program)

Preferred

4-6 years

5+ years
leading multi-site operations, compliance programs, or field service
organizations.

7-9
years

7+ years of propane, industrial
gas, fuel distribution, transportation, logistics, or field operations
leadership experience.

PHYSICAL
DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands Category:

Stationary Position

x

Move/Traverse

x

Stationary Position/Seated

x

Transport/Lifting

x

Transport/Carrying

x

Exerting Force/Pushing

x

Exerting Force/Pulling

x

Ascend/Descend

x

Balancing

x

Position Self/Stooping

x

Position Self/Kneeling

x

Position Self/Crouching

x

Position Self/Crawling

x

Reaching

x

Handling

x

Grasping

x

Feeling

x

Communicate/Talking

x

Communicate/Hearing

x

Repetitive Motions

x

Coordination

x