Distribution Supervisor

Distribution Supervisor Trenton OPHQ        

GPC – 2055 Northwest Distribution Area    

GA Power Distribution Supervisor Exempt Level 6 

Rome Position report to: Construction Field Manager

Distribution Supervisor – 311 Cedar Ln, Trenton   

Territory Covered: Trenton

The successful candidate must live within commutable distance to Trenton OPHQ. Please note that this job will require 25% travel. Relocation benefits are available for this position if qualified

JOB SUMMARY 

The Distribution Supervisor will report directly to the Construction Field Manager (CFM). Leadership expectations and responsibilities include exhibiting behaviors in alignment with “Our Values”, Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance

Core responsibilities of the position include:

• Lead the team in a Safety Excellence environment with a focus on learning and ensuring critical risk plans as well as our STEP observation tools are implemented 
• Strengthen a culture within the team that is inclusive, builds trust and is continuously improving. 
• Optimize team makeup, capital efficiency, covered employee training and development 
• Ensure consistent approach to repair versus replace decisions, contactor utilization and fatigue management
• Enhance customer experience with boundaryless resource allocation, strategic scheduling 
• Provide employees with regular, constructive feedback and support them in their personal development.
• Partner with Engineer Supervisor to help develop their teams in the Northwest Distribution Area.
• After hours response when needed for storm and emergency situations in the Northwest Distribution Area

Additional duties include: 

Partnering with Region External, Region Distribution and Trouble Supervisors, Distribution/Network, TMC Supervisors, and Engineering Supervisors to ensure customer satisfaction, quality of construction and responsiveness to all customer events are met. The position will be tasked with developing innovative methods to improve processes, drive efficiency/productivity and implement strategy. 

Education: 

• High School Diploma/Equivalent; college degree is a plus Experience 

Requirements: 

• Seven years of distribution construction and/or distribution experience and knowledge of the construction, maintenance, and restoration of both overhead and underground services.
• Extensive Storm Restoration Experience required.
• Knowledge of and experience implementing Section "0", Smith Driving System, NESC, Distribution Bulletins, DOPs, Tagging and Switching Procedures, Distribution Construction Standards, DOT requirements, environmental guidelines, and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Working knowledge of Memorandum of Agreement, Customer Service Standards, Corporate Compliance Policies and the Code of Ethics. 
• Performance management experience and/or insightful understanding of the process of setting clear expectations and holding others accountable. 
• Demonstrated experience or ability to quickly learn applications that include but are not limited to: ARMS, ARCOS TCMS Web, Dist View, JETS, MOBI, OFS, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to Safety Excellence
• Must have proven leadership results as well as documented cases of successful talent and employee development
• Knowledge of Safe Work Practices, Distribution Bulletins, Human Performance and Distribution Specifications, Section "O", OSHA, etc. 
• Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships 
• Change champion and management. 
• Ability to implement and drive strategic initiatives
• Knowledge/understanding of distribution operations practices and procedures 
• Must have proven ability to be innovative. 
• Demonstrated ability to recognize high profile opportunities and respond as needed without prompting
• Ability to challenge and motivate others. 
• Capable of planning, supervising and managing resources to control budget dollars. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• The DS will be responsible for the overall performance of their Team. 
• Continually improve customer satisfaction by striving to exceed customers both internal and external expectations, meet all safety goals, increase productivity, and improve the distribution system reliability through quality construction
• Recognize and own high profile and critical customer jobs with a focus on timely and effective upward communication with key internal parties. Plan appropriate resources needed to complete these jobs safely, on time, on budget, and with minimal external/stakeholder impact. 
• Utilize appropriate Performance Management to help individuals and teams to improve performance through coaching, development, training. 
• Reinforce and manage expectations around healthy challenges and a questioning attitude in the work environment. Seek out and execute on opportunities to increase trust between employees, between supervisors, and between employees and supervisors.
• Total commitment in Safety Excellence 
• Must exhibit behavior consistent with Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Positive attitude and strong customer focus - Self-motivated and able to motivate others with a proven record of responsible behavior
• Ability to develop effective relationships and establish trust with teammates and customers 
• Develops and fosters an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create an environment of trust, development, and continuous improvement 
• I understand that this position is subject to continuous monitoring of my MVR in addition to completing routine driving courses and training as assigned by the company.