AmeriGas Propane Exchange Operations Manager is responsible for managing a staff of hourly employees (seasonally adjusted), to include Supervisors, Utility Workers and Over the Road Drivers. The position will support distribution sites throughout the region by ensuring efficiency of the production center and coordinating logistics of product movement.
Experience managing in a manufacturing environment
Reinforces a safety mindset; considers the impact on safety when making decisions
Makes customers a high priority; is committed to exceeding the needs of all customers
Ensures compliance with safety codes and policies - including but not limited to the AmeriGas Propane Exchange safety reference guide, RM audits, safety audits, and internal audits.
Plans, hires, directs and manages staffing and development of employees
Practices and reinforces superior customer service skills
Controls operating expenses at the production center to ensure planned EBIDTA results and productivity goals are attained. Work directly with staff to drive productivity goals.
Maintains a consistent quality product by monitoring employees and vendors, coordinates all freight movement, orders supplies for production and district needs.
Responsible for the maintenance and organization of the plant.
Facilitate, complete and turn in a large volume of dated/due tasks with-in the predetermined time frame including but not limited to employee reviews, QAs, cage movement forms, expense related reports, W&F; audits and other items related to job.
Works out in the facility an appropriate amount of time driving productivity with the staff
Forecasting and projecting spend
Regular safety observations, meetings and huddles
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing techniques (Six Sigma, 5S).
Routing and distribution knowledge
General knowledge of Direct Store Delivery and the consumer products industry
Strong PC skills required with Microsoft office especially with Excel, -Word & PowerPoint
Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory compliance
Basic mechanical aptitude
Understanding Statistical Process Control
Strong analytical skills
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong process improvement and problem solving skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Basic accounting: internal expense tracking, accounts payable tracking and approval, GL coding, etc.
Familiarity with DOT hours of service regulations/HAZMAT regulations
2 - 5 years of work experience in manufacturing working with processing equipment
Associate's or bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred
Outside / inside process and manufacturing operations in propane related environment
The pay for this position ranges from $90,000 to $91,000 per year