Director of Branch Operations-Heavy Equipment

Kimmel & Associates; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Vehicle plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates Inc. seeks a Director of Branch Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for a regional network of branches focused on profitability, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

You will oversee branch managers, budgets, forecasts, and initiatives that improve service and parts performance. The ideal candidate brings extensive heavy equipment leadership, strong financial acumen, and a track record of developing leaders while driving safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 7 years of direct Caterpillar parts and service experience or 15 years in heavy equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar equipment, systems, components, and service requirements.
• Experience managing regional operations, improving productivity, and hitting financial/operational targets.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and long-term planning.
• Understanding of parts and service financial performance (gross profit, expenses, pretax).
• Ability to drive improvements via lean and change management practices.
• Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop branch management teams and support employee development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across a regional branch network.
• Oversee branch managers and supporting teams; set performance objectives.
• Manage budgets and forecasts; implement profitability and efficiency initiatives.
• Strengthen customer relationships and deliver value-driven solutions.
• Develop future leaders and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments and with equipment manufacturers and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Branch operations

Strategic planning

Lean principles

Change management

Communication

Relationship building

Team development

Customer service

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

DMS software

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, family-owned heavy equipment organization with nearly a century of industry experience. The company supports critical infrastructure, construction, and commercial operations by providing equipment solutions, parts, and service support to customers throughout its territory.

Built on a foundation of integrity, customer commitment, and employee development, the organization continues to invest in operational excellence, long-term growth, and continuous improvement. Its collaborative culture emphasizes safety, accountability, and building strong relationships with employees, customers, and industry partners.

About the Position

The Director of Branch Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership across a regional network of branches, with responsibility for financial performance, productivity, customer satisfaction, and the effectiveness of parts and service operations.

Reporting to senior leadership, this individual will oversee branch managers and supporting teams, establish performance objectives, manage budgets and forecasts, and implement initiatives that improve profitability and operational efficiency. The Director will also play a key role in executing the organization's construction equipment strategy, strengthening customer relationships, and developing future leaders throughout the region.

The ideal candidate is an experienced heavy equipment industry leader with a strong background in parts and service operations, financial management, and multi-location leadership. This individual must be capable of leading through others, driving measurable business results, and fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred.
• At least 7 years of direct Caterpillar parts and service experience or 15 years of experience in the heavy equipment industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience, including demonstrated success leading managers and other leaders.
• Strong working knowledge of Caterpillar equipment, machine systems, components, and service requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage regional operations, improve productivity, and achieve financial and operational performance objectives.
• Experience developing and managing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term business plans.
• Strong understanding of parts and service financial performance, including gross profit, expenses, and pretax earnings.
• Ability to evaluate operational metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement effective business strategies.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, lean principles, and change management practices preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop branch management teams, establish performance standards, and support employee development.
• Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships, resolve service-related issues, and deliver value-driven solutions.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant equipment dealership management, service, diagnostic, and reporting systems.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and maintain productive relationships with equipment manufacturers and other business partners.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary $175,000-$220,000 and performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Corporate Bonus plan
• Vehicle plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and leadership training.
• Opportunities for advancement within an established, growing organization.
• A collaborative work environment that emphasizes safety, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.