What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP Operations position at Kenan Advantage Group?
Description
KAG is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases and food products across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
At KAG, it's our people who make it possible to achieve our company goal as One Team Driven to Make a Difference! With expert knowledge, supportive leadership and most importantly, a strong belief in our company culture, our KAG team exemplifies the passion, pride and entrepreneurial spirit of KAG to help us reach our goal every day.
We want you to have a career with the rewarding professional and community experiences you desire, in a place that feels like home. If you are seeking an opportunity to join a talented team of dedicated professionals in a company that keeps North America moving, we invite you to apply!
Position Summary
The VP Operations provides overall direction and guidance to the operational activity of an organization. The position is responsible for the formulation of policies, budget plans, and the effective and efficient use of equipment and human resources.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
KAG is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases and food products across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
At KAG, it's our people who make it possible to achieve our company goal as One Team Driven to Make a Difference! With expert knowledge, supportive leadership and most importantly, a strong belief in our company culture, our KAG team exemplifies the passion, pride and entrepreneurial spirit of KAG to help us reach our goal every day.
We want you to have a career with the rewarding professional and community experiences you desire, in a place that feels like home. If you are seeking an opportunity to join a talented team of dedicated professionals in a company that keeps North America moving, we invite you to apply!
Position Summary
The VP Operations provides overall direction and guidance to the operational activity of an organization. The position is responsible for the formulation of policies, budget plans, and the effective and efficient use of equipment and human resources.
Essential Functions
- Maximize growth and profitability; lead and manage all functions of the business operation
- Implement short- and long-term programs in accordance with growth and profit plans
- Review performance of business plans, analyze market conditions, and approve changes in plan direction
- Collaborate with other departments of management to execute corporate plans
- Provide guidance to employees by interpreting policies, goals, direction of corporate objectives
- Supervise and support employees to ensure safety in the workplace
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business related field
- 7 years of progressive transportation and management experience
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to recruit and motivate employees
- Must possess creativity and orientation to results
- Must possess strong analytical, mathematic, and administrative skills
- Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
- Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
- Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.
