The District Manager is responsible for executing the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of propane and associated services, while positioning the organization as the lowest-cost-to-serve provider in the market. This role provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to frontline employees to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.
What you’ll do:
Safety & Environment • Promote a safety-first culture with strict compliance to standards. • Engage with teams through field visits, coaching, and accountability to achieve Zero Harm. Delivery & Service Execution • Ensure schedules are met in coordination with Logistics, minimizing customer churn. • Oversee efficient service work, including installations, leak checks, and emergency response; responsible for ensuring compliance is always met. • Optimize resources (both people and physical assets), improving efficiency (route adherence, overtime, idle time) and managing seasonal workforce needs. People & Workforce Management • Lead and mentor Drivers and Technicians located at three service centers to align with strategic goals. These locations are at our Watertown, Potsdam, and Lowville, NY service centers. • Recruit, develop, and retain talent while fostering accountability and satisfaction. • Drive performance through effective communication with Area leaders and frontline teams. • Managing and approving time for employees. Financial & Operational Effectiveness • Manage district finances, focusing on controllable expenses like overtime. • Use KPIs to drive improvements, optimize inventory, and manage field capital effectively. Fleet & Infrastructure • Ensure compliance with maintenance programs to reduce costs and maximize equipment uptime. • Oversee fleet and infrastructure to meet operational goals. What you bring: • 5 years of operational management experience • High School Diploma • Bachelor’s Degree preferred • Experience in the propane industry is strongly preferred. Relevant experience includes: waste management, pest control, construction, trucking. • High level of customer-facing experience • Supervision and development of others • Conflict resolution training is helpful • Experience managing field personnel • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites • Highly motivated, professional individuals • Ability to travel in local market as needed
Pay Transparency The expected annual salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 a year. Please note the compensation information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, geographical location, as well as market and business considerations.
