Area Manager (3746)

IRONCLAD Powered by Mersino; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IRONCLAD Powered by Mersino is seeking an Area Manager to oversee approximately 10 branches across the East region. You will lead field teams, drive safety, and manage performance, utilization, and customer relations from the field.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, regional collaboration, and accountability, with substantial travel to branches to ensure consistent execution of standards and safe operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in operations, branch management, or field leadership.
• Experience managing multiple locations preferred.
• Strong safety, compliance, and asset-based operations knowledge.
• Ability to make operational decisions and hold teams accountable.
• Experience coaching frontline and mid-level leaders.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and execution skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 70–80%.
• Internal candidates with strong leadership potential encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operational consistency and performance across assigned branches.
• Ensure consistent execution of operating standards.
• Identify operational gaps and drive corrective action quickly.
• Serve as primary escalation point for Branch Managers.
• Drive safety culture and ensure DOT, environmental compliance.
• Monitor EBITDA, utilization, and operating costs.
• Coach and develop Branch Managers through field engagement.
• Support hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions.
• Protect and grow customer relationships with Sales and Operations.
• Partner with Regional VP to execute regional priorities.

Skills

Operations experience

Branch management

Field leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel 70-80%

Job description

About Us

IRONCLAD powered by Mersino is a national provider of liquid storage, dewatering, and environmental rental solutions serving the energy, industrial, petrochemical, and construction markets. Formed through the merger of Ironclad Environmental and Mersino Dewatering, the combined company operates a multi-branch network across Texas, Louisiana, California, the Upper Midwest, and other key industrial regions, delivering rental fleet, engineered water management, and liquid containment solutions to customers who depend on uptime, safety, and technical expertise.

Job Title: Area Manager

Location: East

Department: Operations

Direct Supervisor: RVP

About Us

IRONCLAD powered by Mersino is a national provider of liquid storage, dewatering, and environmental rental solutions serving the energy, industrial, petrochemical, and construction markets. Formed through the merger of Ironclad Environmental and Mersino Dewatering, the combined company operates a multi-branch network across Texas, Louisiana, California, the Upper Midwest, and other key industrial regions, delivering rental fleet, engineered water management, and liquid containment solutions to customers who depend on uptime, safety, and technical expertise.

About The Role

The Area Manager is a hands-on field leadership role responsible for the operational performance of approximately 10 branches within a region. Reporting directly to the Regional Vice President, the Area Manager serves as the primary execution and decision-making layer between Branch Managers and regional leadership.

This role is focused heavily on operational execution, consistency, and accountability, while also developing and coaching Branch Managers. The Area Manager is expected to spend the majority of their time in the field, working alongside branch teams to drive safety, utilization, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

Operational Leadership and Execution (30%)

• Own day-to-day operational consistency and performance across assigned branches
• Ensure consistent execution of Ironclad operating standards
• Identify operational gaps and drive corrective action quickly
• Serve as the primary escalation point for Branch Managers
• Make timely decisions to keep operations moving without unnecessary escalation

Safety and Compliance (10%)

• Drive a strong safety culture across all assigned branches
• Ensure compliance with DOT, environmental, and company safety standards
• Partner with Safety and Fleet teams to address incidents, audits, and risk areas
• Hold Branch Managers accountable for safe operations and practices

Financial and Asset Performance (20%)

• Own branch level performance across safety, EBITDA, utilization, and operating costs
• Monitor equipment utilization, fleet condition, and asset care
• Approve maintenance and repair decisions within established guidelines
• Partner with Fleet and Operations to improve asset uptime and readiness

People Leadership and Development (20%

• Coach and develop Branch Managers through regular field engagement
• Support hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions
• Identify and develop future leaders within branches
• Create consistency in expectations, accountability, and leadership behaviors

Customer and Service Excellence (15%)

• Support resolution of escalated customer issues
• Ensure branches deliver reliable, high quality service
• Partner with Sales and Operations to protect and grow customer relationships

Regional Partnership (5%)

• Partner closely with the Regional Vice President to execute regional priorities
• Provide field level insight to support strategic planning
• Escalate issues appropriately based on defined criteria
• Support regional initiatives and change management efforts

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of experience in operations, branch management, or field leadership
• Prior experience managing or supporting multiple locations preferred
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and asset based operations
• Demonstrated ability to make operational decisions and hold teams accountable
• Experience coaching and developing frontline and mid level leaders
• Strong problem solving, communication, and execution skills
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned area, approximately 70 to 80 percent
• Internal candidates with strong performance and leadership potential strongly encouraged

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity for career growth and development
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive work environment
• Be part of a company committed to environmental sustainability and innovation

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ironclad Powered by Mersino is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to making employment decisions based on qualifications, performance, business needs, and other legitimate factors.