Cold Bay Operations Manager

COLD BAY OPERATIONS MANAGER

Reports to: General Manager
Status: Full – Time/Exempt
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Sub Locations: Cold Bay, Alaska

JOB SUMMARY: The Aleut Ventures (AV) Operations Manager will manage day-to-day operations of AV's subsidiary businesses and execute successful business development strategies to grow and expand upon current business operations. The Operations Manager will also support the development and execution of maintenance, capital projects, and regulatory compliance for AV and its subsidiaries.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embrace the mission of Aleut and Aleut Ventures to maximize dividends and opportunities for our shareholders, and demonstrate our values: transparency, accountability, integrity and respect.
• Ensure safe operations of all subsidiary businesses, including compliance with Alaska Department of Environmental Compliance (ADEC) and other regulatory agencies.
• Provide day-to-day management to all field operations staff.
• Develop and execute a business development strategy with defined outcomes; track and report deliverables.
• Direct and implement AV operational policies, objectives, and initiatives.
• Support the development of new policies, objectives, and initiatives when appropriate.
• Provide day to day management and supervision to all field operations staff.
• Support purchases for AV subsidiaries and plan logistics for bulk fuel deliveries.
• Support the development of operating/capital budgets for all operations, assist in invoice creation/tracking for smaller subsidiaries, and participate in regular AV financial reviews.
• Team development: identify technical capacity gaps, connect staff to appropriate training, track and monitor capacity level improvements.
• Work with leadership to develop SMART goals for distinct business operations and the actions required to accomplish them.
• Communicate goals and direction with employees. Work with employees to develop individual action plans; track progress.
• Travel to subsidiary businesses located in your area of responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience in fuel terminal operations (aviation and marine), fuel purchasing, sales, and facilities maintenance requirements.
• Experience with hotel management and tourism preferred.
• Skilled in project management: resource planning, contractor selection, budgeting, and scheduling. Five years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in business development. Demonstrate a proven track record of successful outcomes related to business growth and/or expansion.
• Ability to identify and implement technology solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Managerial accounting experience, including project cost accounting and forecasting.
• Skill in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Skill in planning, organization, and time management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact in a team environment and foster positive relationships.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve throughout major projects as well as day-to-day work.
• Ability to manage geographically dispersed teams with effective performance management practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATOINS

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Five (5) years experience in managing operations in related field.

• Must possess and maintain an Alaska Driver's License.

• Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be qualified to receive one within six months of hiring.

COLD BAY OPERATIONS MANAGER - ADDENDUM

The Cold Bay Operations Manager will manage day-to-day operations of AV's businesses in Cold Bay, including Frosty Fuels, the Frosty Fuels Terminal/FBO, and a rental property. This addendum is provided to clarify additional Primary Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities that pertain specifically to AV's business operations in Cold Bay.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fixed Base Operator (FBO)
• Develop full suite of offerings and associated pricing for new FBO operations.
• Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and customer service delivery standards; train employees.
• Develop monthly operations reporting format.
• Oversee management of Frosty Fuels Terminal tenants and housing rental unit.
• Client capture: meet revenue targets for expanding cargo customers; track and report business development metrics.
• Travel to subsidiary businesses in Cold Bay monthly.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Robust business development experience: successful customer acquisition strategies and quantifiable outcomes.
• Experience operating a successful FBO
• Creating operational processes
• Adoption of technology platforms
• Membership in appropriate networks
• Experience implementing and overseeing fleet maintenance programs.
• Experience implementing and overseeing facility maintenance programs.

BENEFITS

• 401K - Employer matching up to 4%.
• Paid Holidays (13/year).
• Paid Time Off (accrued bi-weekly, starts at 6.20 hrs per pay period/20 days a year).
• 100% Employer paid Dental/Vision for employees and their qualified dependents.
• 100% Paid Employee Life Insurance / Disability.
• Potential for Annual Incentive.
• Advance your career with exclusive tuition benefits—Aleut employees and subsidiaries enjoy in-state tuition rates plus a 10% discount on University of Alaska Fairbanks online courses and certifications.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

The Aleut Corporation ("Aleut") is committed to providing employment and development opportunities for our shareholders and descendants. Aleut shall make employment selections first based on qualifications for the position. Preference shall then be given to eligible and qualified TAC shareholders and descendants in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq., and other applicable laws.

Aleut is an equal opportunity employer. Aleut shall select, train, and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant work factors such as work quality, attitude, education, and experience, so as not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, age, status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam veteran, and all other eligible veterans, or other classifications protected by applicable law.

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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