Regional Operations Manager - Fort Worth TX

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. is seeking a Regional Operations Manager in Fort Worth, TX to lead safety, compliance and operational excellence across regional branches. You will drive asset utilization, improve service quality, and manage costs while mentoring managers.

The role requires strong leadership and experience in gas production or distribution, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in a multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field.
• Strong leadership experience in operations management.
• 1–3 years in gas production or distribution preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure branch operations meet service, quality, productivity and delivery expectations.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, safety and cost effectiveness.
• Develop staffing plans and productivity metrics for efficient operations.
• Provide process improvement and cost-reduction recommendations across the region.
• Oversee maintenance of vehicles, equipment, facilities to support objectives.
• Contribute to annual budgets and monitor operational performance.

Skills

Gas operations

Leadership

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Business Management

Industrial Management

Related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Regional Operations Manager - Fort Worth TX

Regional Operations Manager - Fort Worth, TX

Job Summary

The RegionalOperations Manager is responsible for supporting and enforcing all safety, regulatory, and company policies and procedures while ensuring operational excellence across the assigned region. This role drives the efficient utilization of cylinder, vehicle, plant, and facility assets while optimizing operating costs related to production, distribution, and cylinder maintenance.

The position provides operational leadership to regional branch locations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, service excellence, and continuous improvement. The Regional Operations Manager also evaluates, recommends, and oversees regional capital investments to support business growth and operational effectiveness.

Compensation

SalaryRange: $100,000 - $120,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all branch locations operate in compliancewith applicable regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements,including but not limited to:
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA)
• Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)
• National Fire Protection Association(NFPA)
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of safety,quality, production, and distribution through training, communication,audits, corrective actions, and accountability.
• Conduct thorough accident and incident investigationsto identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and drive safety performance through bothleading and lagging safety indicators.

Operations Leadership

• Ensure branch operations consistently meet customerservice, quality, productivity, and delivery expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives thatenhance operational efficiency, service quality, safety, and costeffectiveness.
• Develop and monitor staffing levels and productivitymetrics to ensure efficient operations.
• Partner with leadership teams to support customerservice and sales objectives by maintaining high productivity, costcontrol, and employee engagement.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements andcost-reduction initiatives across the region.
• Support and lead the operational integration ofacquisitions within the assigned region.

Training & Employee Development

• Train, coach, and mentor Customer Service Managersand branch employees on safety, production, distribution, and operationalbest practices.
• Foster employee development and help team members achieve their full potential.
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, andcontinuous learning.

Asset Management & Utilization

• Ensure efficient utilization of cylinder assets bymonitoring inventory levels and controlling stock throughout the region.
• Address cylinder demand requirements throughinventory reallocation or capital investment recommendations.
• Optimize utilization of vehicle fleets and productionequipment by evaluating distribution routes, production volumes, andoperational workflows.
• Recommend and support improvements, consolidations,or investments that enhance efficiency and asset utilization.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investments relatedto:

• Cylinders
• Vehicles
• Forklifts
• Production equipment
• Facilities and infrastructure

Facility & Equipment Maintenance

• Oversee maintenance programs for vehicles, production equipment, facilities, and buildings throughout the region.
• Ensure assets are maintained in a safe, reliable, andcost-effective manner to support operational objectives.

Financial & Strategic Planning

• Provide input into annual operating budgets andstrategic planning initiatives.
• Monitor performance against operational plans andgoals.
• Identify opportunities to improve service levelswhile reducing overall costs.
• Monitor and evaluate key operational metrics,including:
  • Cost per cylinder filled
  • Cost per cylinder delivered
  • Vehicle utilization
  • Cylinder utilization
  • Other operational efficiencymeasurements

Required Qualifications

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in: Engineering
• Business Management
• Industrial Management
• Related field

Experience Required

Strong related and commensurate operations leadershipexperience.

Preferred

• 1–3 years of experience in a gas production ordistribution environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of gas production, filling, anddistribution operations, methods, and practices.
• Understanding of applicable regulations, includingDOT, OSHA, FDA, CGA, EPA, and NFPA requirements.
• Ability to develop organizational structures, personnel plans, and equipment resources to support current and future operations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to achieve results through others.
• Strong planning, organizational, and executioncapabilities.
• Experience in employee hiring, retention, performancemanagement, coaching, and corrective action processes.

Ability to balance and achieve positive outcomes in:

• Safety
• Quality
• Productivity
• Cost management
• Employee relations
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and practices.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Demonstrated team-oriented leadership style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
• Proven ability to communicate effectively withemployees, customers, vendors, and business partners across diverse situations.

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Valid state-issued Driver's License.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

PhysicalDemands Category: Office and Administrative Support. The physicalrequirements listed below are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Frequently Required

• Standing
• Walking
• Repetitive motions
• Coordination activities
• Handling and grasping objects

Constantly Required

• Sitting
• Verbal communication
• Hearing and receiving information

Occasionally Required

• Moving throughout facilities and operationallocations

Rarely Required

• Lifting and carrying materials
• Pushing and pulling
• Climbing or descending stairs/ladders
• Balancing
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Reaching and feeling

Mental & Cognitive Requirements

• Understand and follow instructions, procedures, and policies.
• Gather, organize, and analyze information.
• Exercise sound judgment and make timely, effective decisions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with employees, customers, and business partners.
• Adapt effectively to changing priorities, operational demands, and workplace challenges.
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining high performance standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Support company initiatives that enhance safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EOE | AA | M/F/Vet/Disability