District Manager

FerrellGas; Clare (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

ESOP

FSA/HSA

PTO

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

EAP

Medicare support

Referral program

Discount programs

Propane savings

Job summary

Ferrellgas in Michigan seeks a District Manager to lead operations across Clare or Cadillac. This field-based role requires hands-on leadership, P&L ownership, and the ability to coach and develop a team while ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient district performance.

You will travel between locations, engage with customers, manage budgets, monitor safety, and drive sales growth. Strong knowledge of distribution, dispatching, and hazmat regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required or preferred.
• DOT or propane gas experience is preferred.
• CDL with hazmat endorsement is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication, team-building skills, and customer-relations ability.

Responsibilities

• Act as district owner with P&L, budget, safety, sales growth and personnel development responsibilities.
• Engage with field operations to ensure smooth daily activities and customer satisfaction.
• Select, train and coach district employees to foster teamwork and high performance.
• Ensure operations comply with safety standards, DOT regulations and laws; monitor safety metrics.
• Drive customer service culture, retention, and strong relationships across the district.
• Lead sales growth, identify new business opportunities and monitor market trends.
• Set location performance goals, review results, and provide coaching and development.
• Travel between district locations to provide leadership support and ensure success.

Skills

DOT experience

Propane/gas industry

CDL hazmat

Leadership

Customer engagement

Budget management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

District Manager

Job Locations: US-MI-Clare | US-MI-Cadillac

Overview

Ferrellgas was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025 – and that trust starts with our people. Ferrellgas is seeking a District Manager to join a team in Clare or Cadillac, MI. The role is field‑based and will involve active engagement in operations, customer interactions, and employee development, with necessary travel between locations. Experience in the propane or oil and gas industry would be beneficial.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Income Protection: Company‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Family Support: Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness & Assistance Programs: Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support
• Employee Perks: Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings

Responsibilities

• District Leadership & Business Ownership: Act as the business owner for the district, taking full accountability for P&L, budget management, safety performance, sales growth, and personnel development.
• Field Operations & Customer Interaction: Engage directly with field operations to ensure smooth daily operations, develop and maintain customer relationships, and resolve any issues that arise to drive customer satisfaction and retention.
• Employee Management & Development: Select, train, and coach district employees, fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure district operations comply with company safety standards, DOT regulations, and other applicable laws; continuously monitor safety performance.
• Customer Service & Retention: Instill and uphold a customer service culture that emphasizes retention, building strong relationships, and ensuring loyalty.
• Sales & Market Expansion: Drive sales growth within the district, capture new business opportunities, and expand market share; monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Performance Management: Set clear performance goals for each location, review performance regularly, and provide feedback, support, and development opportunities.
• Travel & Multi‑Location Management: Travel between district locations as needed to ensure operational success and provide leadership support.
• Team Leadership & Culture: Inspire and motivate the team to embrace new opportunities, champion the district's vision, and achieve business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• DOT or propane gas experience.
• CDL with hazmat endorsement.
• Solid understanding of distribution and dispatching.
• Solid understanding of expense management concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; emphasis on team building and positive rapport with employees at all levels and customers.
• 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.

Work Environment

• This is a field‑based, hands‑on leadership position. Travel between district locations is required.
• The role may involve extended hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on operational needs and customer requirements.