Overview
Position Overview: Provides tactical leadership and support for Keystone Propane Department. Responsible for the innovation, governance, and vision necessary to identify, evaluate, develop, and monitor the overall effectiveness of assigned region. Travel between locations will be required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Include but are not limited to:
- Review inventories, margins, expenses and is responsible for profitability of assigned area.
- Assumes overall responsibility for P&L/budget, safety, sales, and personnel within assigned area.
- Proactively develop long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives.
- Oversee propane location managers, setting goals and expectations and holding them accountable for performance.
- Must have the ability to effectively lead employee meetings as well as present information and ideas.
- Provide advice and approval regarding staffing needs and decisions.
- Collaborate and assist the Safety Director with the annual insurance audit, policy development and implementation. Ensure safety compliance standards are achieved.
- Consistently reinforce safety and compliance standards are met by conducting behavioral observations and facility safety walk-throughs, and safety briefings.
- Oversee tank file maintenance and accuracy.
- Administer equipment needs, replacements and maintenance at all locations.
- Oversee and assist Assistant Vice President of Propane with product supply and contracting.
- Develop and implement initiatives to drive efficiency, including dispatch and routing, and maximize the utilization of all assets.
- Establishes and executes Keystone’s business plan in a way that best utilizes the resources of the company, producing progressive results through growth and retention.
- Work effectively and relate well with others. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others, working to maintain constructive working relationships.
- Maintain oversight of winter programs and yearly Duty to Warn communications.
- Will represent the Keystone brand in a positive manner during times of networking or attendance at Trade Shows or other industry related events.
- Perform all responsibilities independently, safely and in compliance with environmental stewardship regulations.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with employees at all levels.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office software skills.
- Specialized training related to the propane field (CETP, outside source certifications)
- Knowledge of DOT and CDL with hazmat endorsement
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record verified by MVR.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of five years of experience in propane gas or refined fuels industries preferred.
- Prior management experience.
