Distribution Operations Manager Jobs in Monticello, GA

Distribution Supervisor - Madison

NOTE: Successful Candidate must be located within a reasonable commuting distance of the Operating Headquarters for timely arrival during emergency response situations. Relocation assistance is available if needed.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for day-to-day distribution operations in the Madison Ga area as well as support for the Northeast Region. Duties include managing line crew personnel as related to overhead and underground distribution construction as well as storm restoration. Other duties include customer interactions, coordination with engineering, scheduling workload, and coordination with external partners.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

• Model and maintain a culture built on Our Values.
• Safety comes first. Lead employees to include Safety Excellence principles in their work practices.
• Maintain an environment where employees feel valued, motivated to be engaged, and strive for excellence. 
• Provide employees with regular, constructive, feedback and support them in their personal development.
• Ensure that crew members are working efficiently and helping the headquarters to achieve its Capital/O&M budget goals.
• Develop strong collaboration between the crew and engineering teams to provide world class value to our customers.
• Respond proactively to provide leadership in outage situations and participate in the region SERP plan.
• Coordinate resources to complete multiple projects, minimize customer outage duration, and safely maintain the system.
• Adhere to Distribution Policies and Procedures, Distribution Bulletins, OSHA and NESC rules, and Southern Company distribution construction standards.
• Support continued efforts to incorporate Human Performance into our culture
• Support the Northeast Region in accomplishing assigned Distribution Goals
• Effectively communicate goals, company performance and other pertinent information to workgroup
• Monitor crew performance, minimize non-productive time, and support productivity.
• Ensure proper documentation of time, materials, and property damages.
• Ensure utilization of OFS for job scheduling and job closeouts.
• Ensure all compliance controls are fully understood and adhered to by employees.
• Ensure ARCOS records of employee availability are accurately maintained.
• Build strong relationships with team and management

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; Further education and/or training preferred

Job Experience

• Minimum 7 years of distribution construction and/or distribution related experience in a power utility company AND knowledge of the construction, maintenance, and restoration of both overhead and underground systems.
• Knowledge of and experience implementing Section "0", Smith Driving System, NESC, Distribution Bulletins, DOPs, Tagging and Switching Procedures, Distribution Construction Standards, DOT requirements, environmental guidelines, and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Working knowledge of IBEW Local 84 Distribution MOA, Customer Service Standards, Franchise Manual, and applicable employee-related policies and guidelines.
• Proven supervisor experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in Distribution related field.
• Performance management experience and/or insightful understanding of how to set clear expectations and holding others accountable.
• Preferred experience working within or understanding of matrix organizations (i.e. Regions, Training, DCC, Distribution Const., E&C, Maintenance, & MTS, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience or ability to quickly learn applications including but not limited to: OFS, Oracle, ARMS, ARCOS, CSS, TCMS Web, Dist View, JETS, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to manage resources to achieve results on multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent analysis/decision making skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal / leadership skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Distribution accounting procedures and ability to manage a budget.
• Knowledge of company performance measures.
• Ability to partner with other company employees/teams across traditional territorial boundaries.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Substation 200 qualified or the experience-ability to become qualified.
• Available for Storm duty and to travel with storm teams as needed.
• Must participate in the on-call rotation.
• Ability to work outside at job sites on uneven terrain and in adverse weather conditions.

Behavioral Attributes Required

• Maintain strong safety culture and Safety Excellence.
• Understands and embraces our Values
• Facilitate an inclusive work environment.
• Shares resources and equipment with others for overall Company productivity and safety.
• Sets clear expectations and goals for team members.
• Take personal ownership for results.
• Displays sense of urgency to achieve "Very Satisfied" customers.
• Demonstrates initiative - does not wait for guidance from immediate supervisor.
• Resolves conflict using "Our Values".
• Train and develop others to perform so they can independently achieve positive results.
• Adapts and supports positively to change.
• Demonstrates support for management initiatives.
• Builds effective relationships both internally and externally and at all levels.
• Seeks to enhance his/her own personal development

This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle.  The following will be required if you are selected for this position:

• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience as a licensed driver (Must hold a valid driver's license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver's license). 
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record