Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Ft Myers - Ft Myers, FL 33905
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Job Category: ManagementWho We Are
Meritum Energy is a leading provider of propane, natural gas, diesel, and other mobile energy solutions throughout Texas, New Mexico, Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and North Carolina. Known for our unwavering commitment to safety, service excellence, and community partnership, we proudly stand by our company motto: We Sell Service. 
Why Join Us?
We're committed to supporting our team members with benefits that match our values of safety, service and stability. Here's what you can expect:
- Competitive wage
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Health and vision insurance
- Company paid dental insurance
- Company paid AD&D and life insurance
- Paid time off with rollover hours
- Referral bonus programs
Job

Summary:
Jacobs Gas in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an experienced and motivated Plant Manager. The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the plant, directly supporting business development of the area, and ensuring the operations are running efficiently, profitably, effectively, and safely. The plant manager’s duties include overall responsibility in routing and scheduling of deliveries and service work, new construction projects and any related permit process oversight, managing inventory, ensuring plant safety and compliance with environmental regulations, and managing budgets and financial reports. Additionally, they are responsible for implementing continuous improvement initiatives, developing and maintaining relationships with customers and vendors, and collaborating with other departments.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Personnel Management:
- This position will directly supervise employees within the Ft Myers and Bonita Springs locations
- Recruits, hires, and trains employees based on criteria agreed upon by senior management
- Duties will include managing tasks, staff meetings, development programs and management reports
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team
Plant Performance:
- Responsible for overall profit and loss financial performance with focus on safety, profitability, growth, efficiencies, and exceptional customer service
- Oversee day-to-day operations within the area including continuous awareness with regular in-person training
- Manage disaster relief services including operational support of customer sites
- Directly support and lead customer experience and growth goals in coordination with sales, marketing and management
- Responsible for overall delivery and service work scheduling and efficiency
- Directly support resource needs for and oversee timely completion of new construction projects.
- Directly involved with supporting builder and contractor relationships
- Responsible for implementing and executing company initiatives
- Coordinate and implement all safety initiatives as directed by the company safety committee
- Responsible for the coordination of fleet maintenance, safety records, DOT files/records and overall plant/asset compliance using company fleet management and compliance
- Monitor and implement all safety practices as regarded by regulatory agencies and company policies
- Provides feedback to senior management regarding region performance including competitor information
- Maintain adequate systems knowledge and provide systems support to plant
- Responsible for inventory management and pricing programs
- Meet or exceed budget revenue guidelines and control expenses to meet or exceed budget requirements
- Evaluate daily, weekly, and monthly plant reporting as required by senior management and ensure that functions at each plant are performed as required
- Responsible for accounts receivable for the area
- Adhere with all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team
- Coordinate with management on equipment needs and repairs including procurement forecasting and asset optimization
Customer Service:
- Ensure area personnel provide timely and professional responses to all customer inquiries
- Resolves customer problems by clarifying customer concerns; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution
- Responsible for achieving acceptable customer positive reviews on review platform
- Ensure personnel understands and promotes our company services and inside sales strategies
- Ensure the plant has continuous improvement on customer data and current information
The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to obtain propane license within 90 days of employment.
- Proven leadership with the ability to motivate and coach a team
- Ability to speak clearly, professionally, and eloquently, while using active listening skills
- Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
- Ability to handle multiple demands at one time
- Proficient in the current Microsoft Office Suite
Education, Certification, Licenses:
- An associate’s degree or high school diploma/GED with five to ten years relatable experience in home service and/or energy industry
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- CDL A with hazmat and tanker endorsements (preferred but not required)
Physical, Mental, Behavioral Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Regularly and safely lifts, carries, and handles supplies and equipment weighing at least 20 - 80 pounds
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch
- Must pass pre-employment screening and background check
- Position will require working evening hours and weekends as needed including weather and emergency events
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is expected to be performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.  Also, whether particular duties or demands listed above or elsewhere are “essential” is a case-by-case determination, depending on the operational realities and staffing at the individual location.  For questions about whether a particular function is essential in your particular role, please contact HR at (210) 245-9445.
Meritum Energy Holdings is an equal opportunity employer to all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental ability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam War Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.