Branch Manager

About the role

Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, the incumbent contributes to the overall profitability of the company by maintaining a high standard of efficiency and effectiveness in the management of branch and fleet resources in the central and all applicable satellite branches. Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Nurtures an exemplary level of customer service at the branch
• Supports a high turn-around rate and high quality standard for all rental assets
• Facilitates the quick and cost-effective repair of all rental assets
• Ensures that parts inventories are organized and monitored
• Ensures promotion of used equipment sales
• Performs inventory audits at the main branch
• Ensures that all branch equipment and vehicles are maintained to a high standard
• Maintains responsibility for branch recruiting and onboarding
• Maintains responsibility for branch training
• Oversees all fleet transfer in/out of the branch
• Ensures FA verification resolution during fleet inventory audit process
• Ensures branches meet safety audits requirements
• Ensures proper handling and tracking of all rental assets assigned to the branch
• Ensures proper inventory procedures are followed at the branch
• Approves all branch purchase orders and invoices with a view to minimizing expenses
• Ensures A/R collections are performed by the branch in a timely manner, including proper cash management
• Completes the annual review process in a thorough and timely manner
• Sets mentoring in place and documents deficiencies with underperforming staff
• Monitors exception reporting to find and repair problems within the branch

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have Valid Driver License
• Computer experience or basic knowledge of SAP
• A thorough understanding of products, services, and associated technologies, or a curiosity and readiness to learn
• Experience guiding a team of six or more associates, with a demonstrated ability to effectively support professional development, including coaching, accountability, and performance reviews
• Ability to read, analyze, and foster understanding of general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to perform calculations in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages to support informed decision-making

Preferred

• Bachelor Degree in related field or Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent preferred or equivalent experience in a job related discipline

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 14-week paid childbirth benefit
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
• Benefits start after 30 days of employment