Branch Operations Manager

Red-D-Arc; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Red-D-Arc is seeking a Facility Manager to oversee operations in Fort McMurray. The role includes managing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a team. Candidates should have over three years of experience, a background in business management, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Greater than three years of related working experience.
• Working knowledge of welding equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations including sales and equipment management.
• Maintain safe working environment and compliance with safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the incumbent is involved in all facets of a satellite operation. Major tasks groups include sales, administration, daily facility operations, workload management, shipping/receiving, repairs and maintenance of equipment.

• Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Acts as Lead hand to Central Ops Manager and assists with day to day management of facility.
• Orders all fleet repair and shop related items.
• Ensures purchase orders are to be created and managed per company directive.
• Ensures all purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices are sent to central branch.
• Assures equipment transfers both incoming and outgoing must be accurately communicated to central branch.
• Completes FA Inventory - in coordination with central branch - physical inventory taking, recording and reporting are completed.
• Works with central branch and outside sales to collect on overdue accounts.
• Selects, prepares, packages, and labels outbound shipments.
• Unpackages and verifies all incoming product and reports any discrepancies to central branch.
• Responsible for all order entry including rental agreements, terminations, inter-branch transfers, and packing slips.
• Oversee and may assist with performing Preventative Maintenance (i.e. oil changes, grease wheels, wash) as per equipment standards.
• Oversee and may assist with performing troubleshooting and repairs mechanical and/or electrical failures which are relatively minor in nature.
• Organizes repairs which are significant in nature either by preparing and shipping to central branch or authorized repair facility. Ensures general housekeeping standards are met.
• Ensures compliance with all government and company safety programs.
• Ensures compliance with all government vehicle compliance programs (i.e. annual vehicle inspections, plate stickers).
• Conducts monthly shop safety inspections.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies:

• Leadership: Must be able to guide and mentor associates. Must be able to delegate and follow-up effectively.
• Relationship Building: Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Decision Making: Must be able to work independently while making decisions based on company policies and objectives.
• Problem Solving: Must be able to proactively and methodically deal with conflicting goals and challenging situations.

Education

• Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent.

Experience

• Greater than three years related working experience.
• Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications and equipment an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Computer skills to produce effective spreadsheets, reports, documents and presentations, as required. Knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Sales experience in either an industrial equipment rental or a welding equipment sales or rental environment (ideally construction, fabrication, and/or manufacturing sectors) an asset.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical or electrical failures, and “set up” or assembly of specific packages required by the customer.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problem.
• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects, meets deadlines, and creatively solves problems
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds
• Communicates with clarity, verbally in one on one or group situations, and over the telephone
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents