Regional Manager - Central Propane Operations

Regional Manager - Central Propane Operations

Leads propane operations for all NC locations (Ahoskie, Rich Square, Wake Forest, Greensboro, Sanford, Dunn, Wallace, Shallotte, Wilmington) and West Point, VA

Your role in our success will be:

The Regional Manager will be responsible for leading, managing, and optimizing operations across multiple propane distribution facilities within a designated territory. This role is critical in supporting Sharp Energy's strategic goals around safety, service delivery, financial performance, and growth; ultimately, it is responsible for the region's overall success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in propane operations, energy delivery, regulatory compliance, and leadership of dispersed
teams.

What you'll be working on:

• Leads daily operations across multiple propane distribution centers to ensure efficient and compliant delivery, storage, and service.
• Champions a safety culture by enforcing CUC & Sharp Energy's safety standards and overseeing regular training, audits, and inspections.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and performance development for district managers, drivers, technicians, and field personnel. Lead operational readiness for seasonal demand fluctuations, emergency preparedness, and fleet management.
• Manages P&L performance, budgets, staffing, productivity, and asset utilization across the region.
• Oversee district operating expenses and capital allocations, and optimization of assets, including rolling stock, tank inventories, and property.
• Maintains healthy relationships with corporation support services, assisting them with their initiatives and requesting assistance when needed.
• Partners with the sales and customer service teams to enhance the customer experience and reviews and drive regional growth.
• Drives operational improvements through technology, data analysis, and process enhancements.
• Utilize KPI dashboards (Tableau and other sources) to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Conducts regular site visits to the districts to assess performance and service, and provide support and guidance when needed.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA, NFPA 58, EPA).
• Ensures compliance with EHS staff audits, operational efficiency and remediation of findings related to work orders, bulk trucks, and plants.
• Oversees fleet maintenance and asset compliance using the company fleet management systems.
• Monitors region accounts receivable, ensuring the correct process is followed at the district level, and manage the write-off process for bad debt.
• Evaluates vendors and subcontractors to ensure equitable pricing, business values, and business strategy alignment.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, operations management, or related field (Preferred)
• A minimum of five years of propane, gas utilities operations or energy delivery industry related experience as well as leadership experience managing multi-sites teams.
• Valid Driver License
• Licensure/Certification: OSHA Safety Certification (Preferred), CDL with Hazmat endorsement (or understanding of DOT/FMCSA regulations (Preferred)
• Knowledge of propane distribution, energy delivery, compliance, and safety procedures.
• Financial acumen and business operation knowledge.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operations management systems.
• Ability to travel regionally up to 50% of the time to the assigned districts or business operation sites

What makes us great:

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What's in it for you? Joining the CUC team will get you:

• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may emailcareers@chpk.com