General Manager

Ranked among Forbes Best Employers in America 2017, Ferrellgas knows dedicated superior service starts with supported employees. Ferrellgas is searching for a General Manager to lead the service center team in achieving financial success including year over year performance, customer growth and retention, and ensuring safe & efficient operations.

As General Manager, you will inspire the team to grow the market and customer base, while proactively running the business based on data, metrics and predictive models. Strong business acumen is a must! As a General Manager, you will directly supervise our Logistics Supervisors and District Managers, while providing leadership to the entire service center team, and maintaining open communication with the Region Manager.

• Inspires teams, both on-site and remote, to embrace every new opportunity, defend the customer base and capture increased market share.
• Accountable for execution against key performance indicators (KPIs), standards and systems to measure performance.
• Understands, analyzes, and utilizes P&L statements and other business reports.
• Develops plan and manages operations to achieve budgeted goals.
• Develops working relationships with key customers at the local level and interfaces with key high impact accounts.
• With the help of the management team, develops and executes delivery and service routes that address customer needs in a cost-effective manner.
• Anticipates future needs/opportunities and integrates them into the annual business plan.
• Using evidence-based management principles, coaches and provides instruction for consistent improvement in key performance metrics.

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, business management or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in an operations leadership role.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proven history of ethical business decision and integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on developing a positive rapport with company employees at all levels and outside constituents.
• 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 persistence to overcome obstacles and challenges with the ability to set and achieve challenging goals.
• Demonstrated skills in data analysis, strategic planning, measurements, and fiscal responsibility.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States

• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.