Terminal Manager

Vitus Energy, LLC is a dynamic marine and land-based fuel distribution company with operations all across the great state of Alaska. The core of our mission is to manage the delivery of fuel from international and domestic sources to our customers. In order to accomplish this, we use ships, barges, trucks and even convenience stores to get fuel to our customers. We take pride in being customer focused and giving them the best experience possible, both on and off the road system. We are a fast growing, Alaskan owned and operated company looking for good people who want to thrive with us.

Position Summary:

The Terminal Manager reports directly to the Sr. Terminal Manager. The incumbent is responsible for the profitable and efficient operations of Vitus' Kotzebue facility. The Terminal Manager position requires a combination of skills and licensing, including, but not limited to; State of AK Class B Commercial Driver License with TX endorsements, customer relations skills to serve and expand the business and experience with terminal business activities. The incumbent will supervise, guide, assist, or step-in for facility staff, including convenience store as well as perform fuel deliveries as required. Thus, managing all terminal activities to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate lives in Kotzebue, has a mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform routine equipment maintenance, the ability to successfully lead and direct staff, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office; Outlook, Excel and Word. A successful candidate is self-motivated and possesses a strong mentality of taking ownership for all activities for the location.

Essential Job Functions:

• Observes and complies with all company safety policies and procedures
• Performs the job duties in a safe and sensible manner in accordance with all company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
• Manages assets across all business units
• Ensures cash is properly reconciled on daily basis, communicates with Corporate accounting as necessary
• Recruits and facilitates hiring personnel as required to accomplish company goals
• Collects staff timecards, reviews and approves/denies, submits to Anchorage for processing
• Supervise drivers and other terminal personnel to maximize operational efficiency and safely deliver quality goods and services, in accordance with all company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations that duties are performed as defined
• Performs or assigns driver's daily vehicle inspection report and record on proper company form
• Performs or assigns daily (365 days/yr) gas station inspections and maintains current and accurate inspection file
• Manages and maintains, all Vitus Terminal operations as directed by the Anchorage office, including cash reconciliation, gas station sales, customer delivery activity and inventory on a daily basis
• Communicates with Anchorage accounting as necessary to maintain reconciliations and accountability
• Communicates with Vitus Marine personnel on scheduling, shipping/receiving of goods into and out of facility area
• Provides information and reports as needed by the Anchorage office in both Terminal and Marine operations
• Performs local sales functions as appropriate and represents the company to local entities
• Facilitates local administrative requirements including reporting fuel and packaged goods inventories, packaged goods ordering, scheduling of terminal employees, and other related duties
• Acts as local representative for all Vitus entities, including vessel activity during the shipping season
• Provides support for marine operations and management team as needed
• Performs or manages general maintenance needs and provide parts and supplies expediting
• Maintains or oversees maintenance shop in Kotzebue
• Manages the opening and closing the facility at respective company established times
• Ensures facility is appropriately maintained ensuring cleanliness of facility and equipment
• Ensures merchandising systems are maintained
• Facilitates and/or performs routine maintenance on company equipment per company policy and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Works with Inventory Manager to ensure adequate inventory levels to accommodate customer demand
• Maintains adequate fuel levels in gas station tanks and facility heating oil tanks to prevent run outs
• Performs gas station inspections and maintains current and accurate inspection log
• Processes orders received via telephone, in person and website
• Schedules and manages customer fuel orders to ensure safe and timely deliveries
• Serves as primary contact for all local customer and facilitates customer inquiries
• Provides local customer support and assists in customer relation problem resolution
• Manages staffing requirements to ensure proper business practices and customer service expectations are met

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Five (5) years of related experience and/or training
• State of AK Class B CDL with TX endorsements
• Fuel Terminal Management experience, preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of terminal business activities
• Strong organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Customer service skills
• Microsoft Office Skills; specifically, Outlook, Excel and Word
• Competency in mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and written with all levels of the organization
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, maintain an attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening