Jason Buchda
Energy Operations Manager
De Forest,WI
Summary
Self-starting Operations Manager and talented leader with 25 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Energy Operations Manager
ALCIVIA
Cottage Grove, WI
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Manage the day to day activities of 14 refined fuel delivery routes representing 17 million annualized gallons.
- Improved fleet performance and safety by focusing on preventive maintenance.
- Lead team installing new in-cab electronics for driver routing and customer billing intent on improving the customer experience.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment and foster a culture of safety.
Energy Manager
Consumers Coop Oil Co.
Sauk City, WI
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Direct daily operations of team of drivers and service techs
- Promote efficient use of time and coop resources
- Developed random leak check program for current LP customers targeting 20 percent each year
- Incentivized LP techs to increase expired regulator change outs by 400 percent
- Implement advances in technology and software to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Exceed customer expectations for service and professionalism
- Collaborate development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) for variety of customer focused events which lead to 30 percent reduction in liability insurance costs
- Ensure drivers and techs are best trained and most knowledgeable in industry
- Support environment of safety, professionalism, and teamwork
- Monitor LP storage inventories and coordinate with outside transportation company for resupply especially during critical times and supply allocations
Petroleum Manager
Consumers Coop Oil Co.
Sauk City, WI
05.2000 - 10.2018
- Coordinate daily operations of Bulk Fuels and Lubricant Departments
- Collaborate on departmental budgets and strategic planning
- Manage maintenance and repairs of fleet of delivery and service vehicles for Bulk Fuels, Lubricant, and Propane Departments
- Facilitate purchase, marketing and execution of fuel contracts for coop and customers
- Assist Credit Manager with collection of doubtful accounts and aging of accounts receivable
- Analyze monthly sales and departmental profit and loss reports
- Maintained established levels of oils and hardware based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time while reducing inventory costs by 30 percent
- Improve customer satisfaction level for both current and future coop customers
- Maintain operability and performance of tank level monitoring systems for refined fuels
Certified Energy Specialist
CHS Inc.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
05.1999 - 05.2000
- Facilitate transition and implementation of CHS's Automated Fuel Delivery System (AFD)
- Grow Consumers Co-op's Bulk Fuels, Lubricant, and Propane businesses
- Be professional, highly skilled sales resource for co-op
- Promote CHS Image and Marketing Programs to co-op customers and employees
- Strengthen relationship among CHS Inc., Consumers Co-op, and customer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dairy Science And Business
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI 09.1992 - 12.1996
Skills
Self-starter
Able to manage difficult situations
High moral character
Detail oriented
Problem solver
Workplace safety
Attention to Detail
Problem Resolution
Certification
CETP Propane Basics,Bobtail Delivery, and Installation of Vapor Distribution Systems
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Energy Operations Manager
ALCIVIA
08.2022 - 01.2024
Energy Manager
Consumers Coop Oil Co.
10.2018 - 05.2022
Petroleum Manager
Consumers Coop Oil Co.
05.2000 - 10.2018
Certified Energy Specialist
CHS Inc.
05.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Dairy Science And Business
University of Wisconsin - Madison
09.1992 - 12.1996