Fuel Operations Regional Manager
Southwest AirlinesDepartment: Supply Chain Management Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description: As a Fuel Operations Regional Manager supporting the Southwest region, you'll oversee fuel operations across multiple locations, partnering with internal Teams, fuel operators, and airport fuel consortiums to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective fueling services. You'll represent Southwest in consortium environments, monitor operational performance, lead accountability discussions, and use market and spend analysis to help shape fuel operations strategy and decision-making. Additional Details The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Responsibilities Analyze and present data to support decision making, creates and implements negotiation strategies that could impact beyond individual responsibilities Assist with and/or leads fuel manual administration, fuel training program administration, and fuel supplier performance management Assists in monitoring and measuring fuel service provider performance and in the resolution of problems; takes appropriate corrective action to ensure the safe and timely fueling of Southwest Airlines Aircraft Southwest Airlines Aircraft Develop and drive strategy to effectively manage on and off airport storage facilities, maintenance and operations (M&O) and into- plane service providers Develop presentations and reporting for Team, Leadership, and other Stakeholders Lead the Company's coordination and efforts with industry trade organization on regulatory matters affecting U.S. fuel operations Serve in a Leadership role and as subject matter expert in the industry by participating in airline fuel consortia as a representative of Southwest Airlines Support the development of business cases to help prioritize opportunities and champion improvement projects Work to minimize negative impact of fuel disruptions by coordinating across FSCM and externally to achieve resolution Ensures timely processing and payment of fuel service invoices Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems Skilled in bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Education Required: High …