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John Fling

Fulton,MO

Summary

I have been in the Propone industry for 28 years. Served as District Director for the Missouri Propane Gas Association. I am involved in the industry and serve on the Missouri Propane Education Research Council. I have applied for a Commissioner position with the Missouri Propane Safety Commission, representing Ferrellgas. I work with multiple state agencies on code requirements. Have conducted hundreds of inspections on bulk plants and dispensers. Trained and mentored many employees and have input on this today. I believe the role of RSM is one that protects our company, our employees, our customers and our Industry. I have been working towards and training for this position more than half of my life.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Supervisor

Ferrellgas
St Louis, MO
05.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
  • Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
  • Assisted customers with questions and problems to build brand loyalty and cultivate lasting business relationships.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.

District Manager

Ferrellgas
Columbia MO
08.2020 - 05.2022

Responsible for Daily Operations of my area. Managing trucks, employees, training, monitoring safety and compliance reports.

General Manager

Ferrellgas
Eldon MO.
11.2015 - 08.2020
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.

Safety Inspector

Missouri Propane Safety Commission
Jefferson City, MO
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
  • Assessed value of safety programs to apply modifications and improvements and achieve targeted goals.

District Manager

Ferrellgas
Columbia, MO
06.2005 - 01.2011

Managed daily operations of my area. Supervised up to 20 employees. Responsible for pricing, safety, trucks, compliance and conducting safety meetings.

Education

No Degree - Management

Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO
11.1998

Skills

  • Incident Investigation
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Site Evaluations
  • Safety Audit
  • Safety Courses
  • Company Policy Compliance
  • Government Regulations
  • Accident Reporting
  • OSHA Standards and Codes
  • Investigation
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Safety Program Development
  • Safety Inspections
  • Records Maintenance
  • Site Auditing

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

Ferrellgas
05.2022 - Current

District Manager

Ferrellgas
08.2020 - 05.2022

General Manager

Ferrellgas
11.2015 - 08.2020

Safety Inspector

Missouri Propane Safety Commission
01.2011 - 01.2015

District Manager

Ferrellgas
06.2005 - 01.2011

No Degree - Management

Moberly Area Community College
John Fling