Sr Fuel Operations Regional Manager

Department:

Supply Chain Management

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

What if your fuel operations expertise could strengthen the safety, efficiency, and reliability of Southwest Airlines’ fueling network? The Sr Fuel Operations Regional Manager leads the planning and strategy for Southwest’s fuel operations, guiding how fuel is stored, maintained, and delivered across the system while partnering with internal Teams and external fuel consortia to enhance operational standards. They’ll conduct spend and market analysis, develop cost‑lowering and asset‑optimizing strategies, evaluate risks, and advise Senior Fuel Operations Leadership on long‑term planning and innovation. Through strong analytical skills, collaboration, and operational Leadership, the Sr Fuel Operations Regional Manager is excited to support fueling reliability and advance Southwest Airlines’ commitment to safe and efficient operations. 

 

Additional Details 

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.    

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.   

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. 

Responsibilities

• Serve in a Leadership role and as subject matter expert in the industry by participating in airline fuel consortia in an executive capacity as a representative of Southwest Airlines, influencing the continuous improvement of the consortia model

• Develop and drive strategy to effectively manage on and off-airport storage facilities, maintenance and operations (M&O), and into-plane service providers

• Lead engagements with Legal, Tax, Corporate Accounting, Treasury, Enterprise FP&A, Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, Ground Ops Leadership, Airport Affairs, Corporate Facilities, Legal, Risk Management, Finance, Enterprise FP&A, Network Operations Control, and others as necessary

• Act as a commodity and industry subject matter expert; support internal and external Customers through sharing knowledge, mentoring, and training others in respective area of expertise

• Leveraging existing and prospective supplier networks, acts prudently concerning all aspects of fuel operations performance, including cost, quality, safety and security of supply

• Reads cues from various individuals to assess when and how to change the planned communication approach to effectively deliver messages

• Analyzes the future impact of decisions by taking a big-picture approach, and to strategically position the project/initiative within the business to support short- / long-term objectives

• Sets goals that align with Leadership goals and objectives, determines actions to achieve goals, utilizes resources needed to execute actions and influences others to achieve same

• Draws from experience to develop innovative ideas, business process improvement and contribute / guide that strategic thought in a group or one-on-one setting

• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods