General Manager

P Gagnon and Son, Inc.

$125K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations or field-based environments.
  • Demonstrated experience leading people managers, not just individual contributors.
  • Ability to hold full P&L accountability and make data-driven financial decisions.
  • Willingness and ability to champion and enforce safety standards every day.
  • Required CDL B with appropriate endorsements based on Service Center needs.

Responsibilities

  • Own the Service Center's P&L and drive revenue growth while managing costs.
  • Build and execute business plans, budgets, and forecasts using data analysis.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance profitability, efficiency, and service reliability.
  • Set clear expectations, coach supervisors, and hold leadership accountable.
  • Hire, onboard, and develop employees focusing on safety and engagement.
  • Lead a safety-first culture prioritizing compliance and training.
  • Oversee daily operations including logistics and customer support.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Paid holidays and vacation time.
  • Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
  • Voluntary supplemental life and disability options.
Full Job Description
What Success Looks Like (and How the Team Works)

This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of a single Service Center. You'll work closely with frontline supervisors, account managers, and regional partners to balance safety, service, and profitability , especially during seasonal peaks and emergency events. By your first 90 days, success means the operation is running predictably, employees understand expectations, safety processes are being followed without reminders, and financial performance is clearly tracked and actively managed.
What You'll Actually Do in Your First 30 Days
  • Meet every direct report and key frontline leaders to understand how work really gets done - not just how it's supposed to work.
  • Review P&L, staffing levels, safety metrics, and customer mix to identify the top 3 operational or financial risks.
  • Conduct site walk-throughs focused on safety practices, operational flow, and equipment readiness.
  • Align with your Regional Vice President on 90-day priorities and define what "win" looks like for your Service Center.
Core Responsibilities
Own the Business
  • Take full accountability for the Service Center's P&L, including revenue growth, margins, and cost control.
  • Build and execute business plans, budgets, and forecasts using financial and operational data.
  • Identify concrete opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and service reliability.
Lead People and Culture
  • Set clear expectations, coach supervisors, and hold leaders accountable for results.
  • Hire, onboard, and develop employees with an emphasis on safety, engagement, and retention.
  • Create a workplace where inclusion, trust, and collaboration are practiced and not just stated.
Put Safety First
  • Lead a safety-first culture where compliance, training, and incident reporting are non-negotiable.
  • Ensure CETP training, audits, and corrective actions are completed thoroughly and on time.
  • Personally lead incident follow-ups to prevent recurrence.
Run Strong Operations
  • Oversee daily operations including service, delivery, logistics, and customer support.
  • Partner with supervisors to improve processes, productivity, and cost discipline.
  • Ensure readiness for peak seasons, weather events, and emergency response needs.
Grow Customers and Community Trust
  • Drive customer retention and growth through service standards and disciplined sales execution.
  • Support Account Managers in meeting production and growth targets.
  • Represent the company professionally in the local community.
Must Have
  • Ability to hold full P&L accountability and make data-driven financial decisions.
  • 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations or field-based environments.
  • Demonstrated experience leading people managers, not just individual contributors.
  • Willingness and ability to champion and enforce safety standards every day.
  • Required CDL B with appropriate endorsements based on Service Center needs.
Nice to Have
  • Experience in industrial, energy, logistics, or seasonal operations.
  • Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting tools.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with sales, safety, and regional leadership.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer competitive pay (starting at $125,000 plus bonus) and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays and time off
  • Company-paid $50,000 basic life/AD&D and long-term disability coverage
  • Voluntary supplemental life, AD&D, short-term disability, and EAP
  • Propane discount


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