Operations Manager - Propane

Greendale Propane Partners and its Affiliates are looking to add to their family of employees. We are a Propane company servicing Michigan, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi and are ever growing! We pride ourselves on providing a personal connection and superior customer service built upon trust and loyalty; all the while keeping the tight-knit community feel that so many of our offices started with.

We currently have an opportunity for an Operations Manager for our Northern Companies. This position will be responsible for helping develop and implement health and safety plans, enforce current company policies and procedures, and evaluating practices and facilities to ensure compliance with legal guidelines. Our ideal candidates will have the ability to utilize current and future computer software tools all the while possessing excellent communication skills.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

- Conduct propane and bulk plant safety inspections to include inspection of completed safety and service forms.

- Identify corrective actions and implement follow up assessments.

- Serve as a technical source of information for propane operations employees in the field.

- Spot check equipment for potential safety defects or DOT violations

- Monitor driver/plant inspections to assure compliance to regulations.

- Review all cargo tank & vehicle inspection reports.

- Collaborates with management to develop and update Emergency Action Plan and Fire Safety Analysis

- Work with Managers to assure drivers can perform required ‘safety-sensitive’ duties: daily and monthly vehicle inspections, loading/unloading cargo tank vehicles, all emergency procedures, compliance with DOT regulations & company policy.

- Provides on-the-job training to Managers, bulk and propane operations employees

- Work with Managers to make certain the correct specification of equipment are being used when purchasing equipment.

- Present a positive image of Greendale Propane Partners and its Affiliates to the community and be knowledgeable about all products and services offered by company.

- Works with Upper management and plant level management to Plan, implement, and conduct preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.

- Other work as assigned

Qualifications / Skills:

- Product knowledge

- Market knowledge

- Quality focus

- Problem solving

- Phone skills

Benefits:

- 401 (k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

- University/college degree is an asset.

- Familiarity with office software and phone systems a plus.

- Must be able to continually evaluate changes in regulations and safety requirements relating to DOT regulations, HM regulations, and possibly other regulatory agencies.

- Ability and willingness to become propane (CETP) certified as determined by the state(s) served.

- Ability to travel overnight frequently to trainings, to train other personnel, and attend educational sessions.

- Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials.

- At least three years of experience in transportation or related field.

- Ability and willingness to obtain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker, HAZMAT, and air brake endorsements within the first 90 days of employment, and maintain all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements per the vehicle requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person