District Manager

Superior Plus Propane; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Plus Propane is seeking a District Manager to lead the safe, reliable propane delivery and related services in the local market. You will guide frontline teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive customer satisfaction while positioning the company as the lowest-cost-to-serve provider.

You will oversee safety, field operations, and workforce management, reporting to Area leaders. Travel within the local market is required as needed, with a competitive salary and incentive

Qualifications

• 5 years of operational management experience.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Propane industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing P&L statements.
• High level of customer-facing experience.
• Supervision and development of others.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and environmental compliance initiatives.
• Oversee delivery, installations, leak checks, and emergency response.
• Optimize resources and manage seasonal workforce.
• Manage district finances and controllable expenses.
• Use KPIs to drive improvements, inventory, and field capital.

Skills

Operational leadership

Customer-facing experience

People management

P&L analysis

Field personnel management

Conflict resolution

Leadership communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 employees to align with strategic goals.
• 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.
• Ability to manage, analyze and interpret multiple P&L statements
• 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
• Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 a year. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive program.

Please note the compensation information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, candidate’s geographical location, as well as market and business considerations.

Here at Superior Plus Propane, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals, we welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you have an accommodation need during the recruitment & selection process, we encourage you to connect with us at [e-mail] to let us know how we can enhance your experience.