Operations Manager Fuel Services

Description

You will oversee, provide, inspire leadership for the operation of one of our organization’s lines of business, which involves making important policy and strategic decisions, as well as the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures. Must be highly experienced in Fuel Services and operations of a Fuel Services Company.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains staff.
• Oversees the schedules and responsibilities of staff in the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.  
• May handle or assist with discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide inspired leadership for the organization.
• Make important policy, planning, and strategy decisions.
• Understands fuel pricing, fuel customers, and transportation of fuel.
• Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures.
• Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.
• Work with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
• Work with the executive management to determine values and mission, and plan for short and long-term goals.
• Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.
• Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.
• Support worker communication with the management team.
• Manage staff levels, wages, hours, contract labor to revenues.
• Responsible for all department managers and supervisors, with review/ approval responsibility of all operations employees.
• Run a safe, injury/ accident-free workplace.
• Establish contracts and pricing and ensuring proper maintenance.
• Track vendor pricing, rebates, and service levels.
• Review and approve all operations invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.
• Serve as primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents and mishaps on-site.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Leadership
• Fuel Pricing
• Industry Operations Management
• Conflict management
• Decision-making
• People management
• Dependable
• Budget Development
• Planning and organizing
• Excellent communication skills
• Influencing and leadership
• Teamwork
• Project management
• Financial management 
• Customer and Business contacts in Fuel Services

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management or equivalent work experience in operations
• Experience in management, operations, and leadership.
• 5 years of experience in Fuel Services Operations with expertise in fuel pricing, fuel customers, drivers, fuel costs, and all aspects of transportation of fuel.
• Fuel Buying experience is preferred.
• Understanding of general finance and budgeting, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash-flow management.
• Ability to build consensus and relationships among managers, partners, and employees.
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid understanding of financial management

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel and have a valid driver's license.
• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

DISCLAIMER:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
• For all positions, candidates will be required to complete and pass a background check, including previous and present employment, education, and criminal background, MVR, and drug screening to be employed with our companies.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in operations management or equivalent work experience in operations

Experience in management, operations, and leadership.

5 years of experience in Fuel Services Operations with expertise in fuel pricing, fuel customers, drivers, fuel costs, and all aspects of transportation of fuel.

Fuel Buying experience is preferred.

Understanding of general finance and budgeting, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash-flow management.

Ability to build consensus and relationships among managers, partners, and employees.

Excellent communication skills

Solid understanding of financial management