Fuel Operations Leader — Deliver, Optimize & Grow

Adilstone Group; Hawthorne (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Adilstone Group seeks an experienced leader to own the fuel-delivery operation in Hawthorne, NJ. You will oversee residential heating oil, diesel, DEF, and onsite fueling programs, coordinating drivers, fleets, and accounts with emphasis on reliability and growth.

You’ll report to the Director of Operations and be measured on outcomes such as retention, delivery efficiency, and budget performance, not activity. This role demands proactive problem-solving and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in heating oil, petroleum distribution, or related fuel services.
• Experience supervising drivers or field staff, including experienced ones.
• Experience in commercial sales, collections, or customer retention is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize daily fuel delivery operations, including dispatch, route coverage, runouts, and emergencies.
• Manage fuel drivers: scheduling, PTO coverage, attendance, safety, and policy compliance.
• Investigate and resolve delivery issues end-to-end, communicating fixes and preventing repeats.
• Drive customer retention by addressing pricing complaints and delivery problems to protect accounts.
• Monitor fleet readiness, maintenance, and documentation to ensure readiness for peak demand.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

DOT & CDL knowledge

Job description

Adilstone Group seeks an experienced leader to own the fuel-delivery operation in Hawthorne, NJ. You will oversee residential heating oil, diesel, DEF, and onsite fueling programs, coordinating drivers, fleets, and accounts with emphasis on reliability and growth.

You’ll report to the Director of Operations and be measured on outcomes such as retention, delivery efficiency, and budget performance, not activity. This role demands proactive problem-solving and strong leadership.