AmeriGas is hiring: ACE Operations Manager in Conroe

Job Summary

The AmeriGas Propane Exchange Operations Manager is responsible for managing a staff of hourly employees, 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.

Key Characteristics

• 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Education and Experience Required

• 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

Working Conditions

• Outside / inside process and manufacturing operations in propane related environment

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

The pay for this position ranges from $86,000 to $87,000 per year depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include eligibility to earn a performance-based bonus or commissions on completed sales depending on position.

This is the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting. The Company offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave, military leave, vacation/paid time off, sick leave in compliance with state law, as applicable, paid holidays, and disability coverage.