Energy Operations Manager - Conserv FS - Rockford, IL

 

Conserv FS is a full-service agriculture cooperative offering high quality turf, energy, and agronomy products and services for the purpose of improving customer profitability since 1928. Conserv FS is headquartered in Woodstock, IL and serves patrons in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Backed by a track record of success, an excellent group of employees, and a strong financial position, Conserv FS is among the premier ag supply companies in the geography it serves. The Conserv FS vision is to be the best, most innovative and diversified agricultural cooperative. 

 

 

Energy Operations Manager

 

REPORTS TO: Energy Sales & Marketing Manager                                                   STATUS: Exempt

 

SALARY $60,000 - $80,000 Plus incentives / Yearly

 

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Under the direction of the Energy Sales & Marketing Manager, the Energy Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the cooperative’s energy division, including fuel sales, delivery logistics, petroleum service operations, inventory control, billing systems, driver supervision, customer service, safety compliance, and operational efficiency initiatives.  This role leads delivery personnel, petroleum technicians, and operational staff to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery and service of energy products to agricultural, commercial, and residential customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manage day-to-day energy operations including fuel delivery scheduling, routing, dispatch, petroleum service coordination, inventory management, and customer service activities.

 

Oversee delivery operations utilizing wEBS management system, including electronic delivery ticket processing, inventory reconciliation, billing accuracy, and operations reporting from truck systems.

 

Lead, supervise, and develop delivery drivers, petroleum technicians, and operational personnel through training, coaching, and performance management.

 

Ensure accurate fuel inventory management with Energy Procurement Specialist across bulk plants, service trucks, and customer locations through monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting processes.

 

Coordinate billing processes related to fuel deliveries and petroleum service work to ensure timely and accurate invoices.

 

Oversee petroleum equipment installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair activities performed by petroleum technicians.

 

Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, environmental, and company safety regulations and procedures.

 

Develop and implement routing and scheduling strategies to improve delivery efficiency, technician utilization, reduce costs, and maximize fleet and service performance.

 

Monitor operational KPIs including delivery performance, inventory accuracy, billing accuracy, service response times, overtime, maintenance costs, and customer satisfaction.

 

Coordinate with Energy Procurement Specialist on fuel purchasing, storage, inventory management, and delivery planning to meet seasonal and customer demand.

 

Support sales growth initiatives by collaborating with the energy sales team to maintain strong customer relationships and identify service and equipment opportunities.

 

Oversee fleet maintenance scheduling, equipment readiness, and service vehicle management to minimize downtime working with Fleet Manager.

 

Investigate and resolve customer concerns, delivery discrepancies, equipment service challenges, billing issues, and operational problems in a timely manner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists the Energy Department Manager upon request; Serves as the back-up for the energy sales & delivery and delivery driver personnel as needed.

 

Assists with development of the company budget by forecasting capital projects and/or expense items.

 

Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration effor