Operations Manager - Kellogg, MN

Operations Manager - Kellogg, MN

Management

Kellogg, Minnesota

Direct Hire

Jul 23, 2025

Operations Manager (Propane) - Kellogg, MN (onsite)

Salary: $75K-$80K (plus bonus potential)

Job Summary

Manages the day-to-day sales and operations in order to assure high service quality and safety standards, provide leadership, technical knowledge and skills to ensure compliance with and safety policies, procedures and regulations. Responsible for the management of profits and losses, sales, personnel, supply and logistics

Duties and responsibilities

Ensure our employees, customers and equipment are safe from harm or risk Foster and lead a "Culture of Safety" throughout the entire Service Center Manage financial performance to the budgeted plan Proper hiring and cross-training of all staff into functional areas Timely and accurate forecast reporting

Must reside within the local Service Center delivery area

Ensure the company safety program is implemented and maintained

Ensure all employees successfully complete required CETP training as described in the safety manual

Knowledge and compliance of all applicable state, federal and local codes and regulations, as well as all company policies and procedures.

Conduct at least one self-audit of the locations under your supervision annually.

Work with the Supervisor to improve processes and procedures, service quality and efficiency

Report all accidents Immediately to Safety and Human Resources as required

Manage Account Manager sales activity and production

Customer growth and retention

Qualifications

Valid CDL B license, with hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements must be retained (depending on service center)

6+ years of experience in an operations leadership role

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on developing a positive rapport with employees and customers

Detail oriented with the ability to take projects/tasks through to completion.

Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task.

Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a customer-focused environment

Demonstrated skills in data analysis, strategic planning, measurements, and fiscal responsibility

Must maintain a professional appearance and conduct while representing the department. and the organization to management, employees, and the public

May be required to work holidays, weekends, overtime, or during hours other than those which are considered a normal work schedule

Experience working with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

About the Company and Culture

Our client is a rapidly growing company with deep experience in retail and commercial propane sales, operations, and finance. With over 200,000 customers in 21 states, they provide safe, reliable propane service to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers from Connecticut to California.

Benefits:

Our client's benefits program allows you to customize your coverage, to select the best plans to meet your family's needs while taking advantage of tax savings. Eligible employees have the option to enroll in any of the following options with many of them offering pre-tax premium deductions to lower your taxable income, thereby reducing your income taxes:

Medical Insurance - multiple options to choose from

Dental Insurance

Voluntary Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

401(K) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Propane discount

As part of a comprehensive compensation package, eligible employees are provided with the following benefits at no cost:

Paid Holidays & Time Off

$50,000 Basic Life/AD&D benefit