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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
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
08.2020 - 05.2022

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

General Manager

Ferrellgas
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
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
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