Operations Optimization Manager

Operations Optimization Manager

Kinder Morgan's Midwest Region is seeking a Manager for its Operations Optimization workgroup. The Operations Optimization workgroup's responsibilities include being the point of contact / liaison between the Terminal Support Group (TSG), Operational support Group (OSG) and the Northeast Operations and Commercial teams. This position will manage a workgroup focused on providing cost reduction efforts, revenue maximization opportunities, asset utilization efforts, manpower realignment opportunities, suggesting alternative operating methods, inventory controls and verifying effectiveness of projects and enhancements.

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We are a market leader in each of our businesses - Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Stewardship

Be an active participant in any planned outage events to minimize the lost revenue impact to Kinder Morgan and reduce the service interruption impact to the customers.

Develop tools and calculation methods to efficiently track and analyze lost revenue opportunities or potential new revenue opportunities.

Prepares cost of service studies and supporting documentation as needed. May also be called upon to provide market research on alternative solutions to current practices.

Standardize inventory processes across the region with a focus on leveraging best practices for efficiency and cost reduction.

Regularly report progress / delays to the management team.

Optimization / Coordination

Lead performance improvement initiatives for inventory, teamwork, and communications through mentoring and coaching teammates.

Support and help maintain SOX compliance.

Responsible for evaluating and standardizing inventory and customer service training requirements.

Regional KPI reporting for all customers and the terminals.

Work with facility personnel to identify OPM projects and / or make overall process improvement.

Works closely with operations support and quality control manager on product quality, product measurement, and emerging issues.

Participate and lead inventory and quality investigations for all incidents / near miss reports in this discipline.

Continuously assess inventory and quality processes and provide strategy and direction to make improvements.

Ensure audit readiness for any external or internal audits of our inventory, quality, and other processes and procedures as assigned.

Leadership

Be present in the terminals, this role is expected to be in the field 25% of the time visiting the terminals, working with the leadership teams to find optimization opportunities.

Develops short and long range plans, goals and objectives for the impacting groups and individuals.

Leads as appropriate during upset conditions with other departments including Operations, Commercial, OSG and TSG.

Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.

Coordinate activities between work groups.

Position Requirements

Education : Bachelor's Degree

May consider 10 years relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

Experience / Specific Knowledge :

5 years of diverse and progressive responsibility in oil / gas, terminals, bulk storage, or logistics. Strong technical and financial background preferred.

Requires excellent understanding of the company's assets, needs and requirements, strategic planning and ability to develop satisfactory solutions where divergent / competing needs are at issue.

Intermediate to Advanced proficiency level with Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, for purpose of word processing, spreadsheets, analysis, presentations and information retrieval. Must be able to develop and manipulate complex Excel spread sheets.

Competencies, Skills and Abilities :

As a manager, leadership skills are essential. Must be able to utilize appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding individuals / workgroup (subordinates, peers, superiors) or groups toward task accomplishment. Must consistently adhere to Kinder Morgan's policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company's core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people.

Well-balanced interpersonal skills. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, customers, vendors, and outside regulatory agencies at the local, state and federal level; must be able to clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing, using good grammatical form, both in general correspondence, as well as on technical issues.

Must be analytical and a problem solver with the ability to identify problems and / or cause-effect relationships; identify key issues; secure relevant information from all appropriate sources; identify possible root causes of problems and develop and implement corrective actions for resolution of problems.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential. Must be able to establish a course of action for self and others / department to accomplish specific goals; must plan and prioritize proper assignments of personnel and / or appropriate allocation of resources.

As the manager, must consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor / attitude and set an example for the department; work effectively with team / work group, as well as with other departments and / or outside contractors / agencies / clients / vendors to accomplish organizational goals; take action that respect the needs and contributions of others; take responsibility for actively participating and contributing to team efforts; support a team consensus or decision; acts as team facilitator when appropriate.

Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and / or direction. Actively attempts to influence events to achieve goals; does not wait to be told but is a self-starter who takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required.

Consistently utilizes sound judgment by making decisions and / or taking action based on logical assumptions derived from factual information gathered.

Ability to influence a diverse workforce without direct supervisory authority.

Must be accountable and take direction from management; keep required work schedules, which include regular and predictable job attendance; focus attention on details; follow work rules.

Physical Demands :

Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies and / or Company Policy.

Working Conditions / Considerations :

Must carry a cell phone and be able and willing to respond at any hour of the day or night to all after hours and / or weekend issues, including emergency situations.

Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time - including overnight stays to perform job duties.

Overtime and extended work hours may be required including, but not limited to, emergencies.

Majority of the work will be conducted from an office environment. Extended periods of sitting required for computer work and administrative activities.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed. A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are required.

If the employee is subject to license or certification requirements or training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the Company, now or in the future, compliance is required under this job description.

Compensation : $132,900 - $199,400 Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set. Benefits : Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following : health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT : We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.