Regional VP, Operations & Growth Leadership

United Petroleum Transports; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petroleum Transports is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead a regional portfolio of terminals, owning financial results, performance, and growth. The role drives safety, reliability, and profitability while coaching CSC Managers and strengthening customer relationships.

Leading across multiple terminals with fiscal discipline and strategic insight, the VP will coordinate resources, champion data-driven decisions, and partner with Sales to expand high-value accounts.

Qualifications

• Business degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in the bulk fuel or related transportation industry.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience, including direct responsibility for managing other managers.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize regional data into clear insight and action.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to lead and prioritize across multiple terminals and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and transportation-related software.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of CSC Managers across the region, holding them accountable to growth and providing required training and support.
• Hold regional financial accountability across all terminals, including budgeting oversight and cost/revenue trends.
• Reinforce clear decision rights so CSC Managers own terminal-level decisions while regional issues are elevated appropriately.
• Coordinate and reallocate equipment, drivers, and other resources across terminals to protect service and performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key regional customers to anticipate needs and prevent escalations.
• Drive growth across the region by expanding accounts and identifying new business, partnering with Sales.
• Review regional performance data to identify trends, root causes, and emerging risks.
• Hold CSC Managers accountable for safety and compliance across every terminal.
• Represent the region in company leadership discussions, advocating for what the region needs with supporting data.
• Coach CSC Managers through resolution and build their capability for the future.
• Maintain regular visibility across the region through terminal visits, customer meetings, and industry activity.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic communication

FMCSA/DOT knowledge

Data analysis

Multi-terminal leadership

MS Office / transport software

Relationship management

Education

Business degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Transportation software

MS Office

Job description

United Petroleum Transports is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead a regional portfolio of terminals, owning financial results, performance, and growth. The role drives safety, reliability, and profitability while coaching CSC Managers and strengthening customer relationships.

Leading across multiple terminals with fiscal discipline and strategic insight, the VP will coordinate resources, champion data-driven decisions, and partner with Sales to expand high-value accounts.