Operations Supervisor

Pinnacle Propane LLC a leading provider in the propane industry is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Operations Supervisor to join our growing team. If you are passionate about building relationships identifying new business opportunities and driving growth we want to hear from you!

Why Join Pinnacle Propane

At Pinnacle Propane we pride ourselves on delivering safety reliability and exceptional customer service. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability positions us as a trusted partner for residential commercial and industrial propane solutions. Join us in making a difference in our community by providing topnotch propane services that power homes and businesses.

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and worklife balance. When you join our team youll enjoy:

• Great Benefits: Including medical vision dental insurances amongst others.
• Life Insurance: Financial protection for you and your family.
• Community Volunteering Day: A paid day off to give back to the community and make a difference.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and company holidays to relax recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Employer contributions to help you save for the future.

Position Summary

The Operations Supervisors responsibilities include but not limited to planning assigning and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; coordinating product flow from the storage facilities to the customers; utilizing proper transportation and scheduling that is compliant with DOT regulations. They are locally representing Pinnacle Propane surveilling those operations are done in accordance with its safety and compliance policies.

The Operations Supervisor will oversee a combination of drivers service technicians and yard hands within a welldefined territory. Next to this they will carry the responsibility for the well and safe operation of the bulk storage facilities as well as the cylinder dispensers and/or depots. Lastly they will be site chief for the manned sites (where customer care agents are present). This includes the wellbeing of the agents but excludes the supervision of the job of those customer care agents which is the responsibility of the customer care supervisor.

Essential Job Responsibilities and Competencies

• Is the ambassador of the Pinnacle brand. This includes (but is not limited to):
  1. Ensure that the values and purpose of Pinnacle are being respected and lived by.
  2. Ensures doing good business in line with the companys code of conduct and its ethics and compliance policies.
  3. Understands and works within the Pinnacle Strategy and the company Operations Strategy.
• Is responsible for all safety related aspects within his/her assigned territory aspiring zero incidents. This includes (but is not limited to):
  1. Demonstrates visible safety leadership.
  2. Implements and carries out all aspects of the Pinnacles Visible Felt Leadership roadmap.
  3. Actively entertaining a crossfunctional partnership with the Safety Team.
  4. Assuring that drivers service technicians and yard hands are compliant with all company and regulatory training.
  5. Assures that all company and regulatory standards are met for all locations.
  6. Oversees and/or executes the Operational Discipline and Safety process directives of the company.
  7. Supports drivers service technicians and yard hands with Pinnacles 9 Life Savings rules General Safety habits and the CARE 7 steps to zero within their daily tasks.
  8. Conduct and document regular safety meetings with all staff as required.
• Assures employees are qualified and capable of executing their job and resources in line with work scope. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Help determine the necessary resources needed in distribution and technical services to meet customer needs.
• Recruit interview select train and motivate their direct reports.
• Provide training for drivers on handheld computers to ensure the proper use and correct completion of deliveries.
• Provide technical training for service technicians to ensure of their tasks.
• Provide clear instructions and training to yard hands to assure seamless of the cylinder filling yard maintenance and in cases technical assistance.
• Support all drivers service technicians and yard hands to improve their job .

• Supervision of job of all direct reports. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Monitor Driver Logs and DVIRs daily to assure that drivers comply and meet regulations.
• Organize and manage day to day operation of distribution and service technician personnel to ensure a high level of customer service.
• Schedule transportation for all runs to depots and communicate needs to the production facility.
• Prepare approve and process payroll for staff.
• Ensure proper expense control for each driver and service tech.
• Manage and be responsible for the district budget and financial statement.
• Biannual ride with all delivery drivers to instruct monitor and motivate the employees to reach their full potential.

• Safeguard Pinnacle Propanes license to operate in their area. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Test new drivers to ensure that the proper paperwork is completed before they are released to drive independently.
• Maintain delivery equipment to meet company standards and comply with DOT regulations.
• Audit vehicle paperwork and inspect depots for compliance.
• Maintain DOT vehicle files for each piece of equipment and maintain equipment according to DOT regulations and company procedures.
• Ensure driver DOT files are maintained and updated as needed utilizing our webbased company JJ Keller.

• Facilitating an efficient and effective of operations. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Communicate route needs and changes daily to Routing Coordinators.
• Conduct Month end inventories to include propane fuel cylinders cages and parts.
• Seek efficiency opportunities in operations through continuous improvement.

• Lead the team to deliver a positive customer experience. This includes (but is not limited to):
  1. Ensure schedules are maintained to keep deliveries on schedule to meet customer expectations
  2. Understand the local customer base and how the operations team can help satisfy the demands
  3. Locally partner with Customer Service to understand and act upon customer requests.

Competencies:

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Adapting and Responding to Change

Qualifications

• Must possess or obtain within 90 days of employment a Class B CDL with a Hazardous Material endorsement.
• Basic industry knowledge or relevant experience (i.e. commercial driving distribution transportation).
• Be willing to complete all licensing and testing to meet state requirements in your service area to legally operate within those states.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Solid time management skills: ability to handle multiple projects meet deadlines and function independently and efficiently in a fastpaced environment
• Strong attention to detail ability to communicate clearly verbally and written with employees at all levels
• Forklift certification is preferred
• CDL and Hazmat license preferred
• 2 years previous management experience direct P&L responsibility and Distribution/Transportation experience a plus.

Travel and Hours

• This position is fulltime standard operating hours
• Travel between field locations will be required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Employee is regularly required to talk or hear stand and walk
• Employee is occasionally required to lift office products and supplies up to 50 pounds

EEO Statement

Pinnacle Propane LLC is dedicated to employing and maintaining a diverse team. We take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring decisions are made irrespective of race color ethnicity national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity religion age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristics safeguarded by state or federal law.

Pinnacle Propane LLC complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the EEO is The Law poster.

Additionally Pinnacle Propane is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. Should you require assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability kindly email .

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