Director of Propane

Job Description

Position Overview: The Director of Propane provides tactical leadership and support for Keystone Cooperative’s Propane Department. Responsible for the innovation, governance, and vision necessary to identify, evaluate, develop, and monitor the overall effectiveness of each department.

** Management duties involving travel extend to the areas of: Vincennes, Terre Haute, Kingman, Crawfordsville, Logansport, and Rensselaer**

Duties and Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to:

• Support Keystone Cooperative’s stated Vision, Mission, and Values
• Review inventories, margins, expenses and is responsible for profitability of assigned area.
• Proactively develop long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives of Keystone Cooperative.
• Oversee propane location managers, setting goals and expectations and holding them accountable for performance.
• Must have the ability to effectively lead employee meetings as well as present information and ideas.
• Provide advice and approval regarding staffing needs and decisions.
• Collaborate and assist the Safety Director with the annual insurance audit, policy development and implementation. Ensure safety compliance standards are being achieved.
• Oversee tank file maintenance and accuracy.
• Administer equipment needs, replacements and maintenance at all locations.
• Oversee and assist Vice President with product supply and contracting.
• Develop objectives to drive distribution efficiencies, including dispatch and routing.
• Work effectively and relate well with others. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others, working to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Maintain oversight of Keystone Cooperative’s Propane winter programs and yearly Duty to Warn communications.
• Will represent the Keystone Cooperative’s brand in a positive manner during times of networking or attendance at Trade Shows or other industry related events.
• Perform all responsibilities independently, safely and in compliance with environmental stewardship regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position will have direct reports.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Satisfactory performance of each essential duty.
• Exceptional work ethic coupled with self-motivation.
• Positive attitude and professional conduct.
• High level of responsibility and flexibility, especially during peak demand seasons.
• Strong team collaboration and clear communication.
• Commitment to the core values of Keystone Cooperative, with integrity and high ethical standards.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.