Mgr- Area Fire Protection

About the Role

Responsible for the overall financial and technical performance of the Inspection, Testing, and Repair business for the Fire Line of Business within Total Safety. Manages operations, equipment, instrumentation facilities, and employees that perform service in areas which may include service and repair of portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, life safety equipment, fire detection systems, gas detection systems, foam systems, dry chemical systems, gaseous fire suppression systems, and water-based fire protection systems. Ensures compliance with established regulatory, safety, operating standards, policies, and emergency response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual operating plan for the Region that is aligned with the company’s business strategy and provides continuous improvement in all areas of operation.
• Ensure that the Region meets its annual business plan, including EBITA, ROS, revenue, cash flow, and backlog. Provide accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts of those items throughout the year.
• Identify and implement cost-reducing measures to meet financial commitments when necessary.
• Prioritize and guide investments and business focus within the Region based upon market data and field office needs. Consolidate and leverage the resources of the Region whenever/wherever possible for maximum efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure that each location continuously deploys action plans to improve employee engagement.
• Proactively create and maintain a culture of continuous quality improvement. Support and attain Total Safety’s initiatives and goals.
• Actively promote the company code of ethics and ensure that all employees in the Region do the same. Maintain the highest ethical and safety standards.
• Ensure that each employee follows all safety rules and procedures and that each employee has a safe and healthy work environment.
• Drive the adoption of common processes in all field offices. Develop and implement action plans to continuously improve customer satisfaction scores.
• Ensure that all employees/field offices comply with all policies and financial controls.
• Create and maintain a culture that is fully aligned with the company mission, purpose, and values.
• Drive the functional integration of new acquisitions in the Region and lead/manage the acquisitions in all of the above areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, finance, engineering, or a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience with supervisory experience or an equivalent education and experience combination. MBA preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Total Safety Fire Protection related services.
• In-depth technical knowledge of fire and safety systems in industrial facilities and be knowledgeable in NFPA Standards.
• Excellent customer relationship skills.
• NICET certification in the appropriate area(s) is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and other database software. Ability to quickly learn new software applications utilized by the company.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws, local ordinances, and other rules and regulations associated with facility and employee Health & Safety.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to direct others.
• High ethical standards demonstrated by their approach to business.
• Commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, an unwavering commitment to safety and health, and other company policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and effectively manage key financial issues that impact Safety functions and the business.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Skills

• Ensures that business initiatives and goals are effectively communicated to employees as appropriate.
• Demonstrates objective listening on a consistent basis and creates and maintains an environment that encourages open communication.
• Promotes respect within and outside the work group, teaches and encourages collaborative problem solving, and effective working relationships.
• Coaches and counsels assigned staff to adhere to values, policies, and standards and to improve safety, quality, and process reliability in a cost-effective manner.
• Interfaces daily with other functional areas.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Combination of office and industrial environments. Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, outside and extreme weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and high elevations.