Manager - Rental Services Branch II

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. is seeking a Rental Branch Manager to lead the operational management of the rental branch, setting tone, pace, and culture while ensuring a safe, productive workplace.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, hiring and disciplining staff, and guiding first-line supervisors, with a focus on safety and effective team leadership within the rental division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance preferred; equivalent work experience required.
• 4+ years’ experience in various phases of the Rental business.
• 6+ years’ experience leading and managing a team.
• Excellent managerial, communication, organization, judgment, team building, interpersonal skills and problem solving.
• Good mechanical aptitude and experience with machines preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products and ability to learn industry specific programs.
• Self-starter who can work independently with a strong sense of urgency.
• Team player able to develop strong, long-term relationships with customers, vendors, peers, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Meet safety goals of the Branch and promote a safe work environment.
• Execute and interpret policies and ensure successful operation of assigned units; authority for hiring and disciplining employees; may direct work of first-line supervisors.

Skills

Team building

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Tools

Industry-specific software

Job description

Position Summary

Position is responsible for the operational management of the Rental branch. Manager will set the tone, pace and culture of the rental branch adhering to the MFC’s credo and vision while providing a safe, enjoyable workplace.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• Meet all safety goals of the Branch and promote a safe work environment through good housekeeping, elimination of safety hazards, responsiveness to employee suggestions etc.
• Responsible for the execution and interpretation of policies and for the successful operation of assigned units. Has authority for hiring and disciplining employees. May be responsible for directing the work of first-line supervisors

Position Requirements

• Knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through a Bachelors’ degree in business or finance preferred; equivalent work experience required.
• Broad Rental background achieved through 4+ years’ experience in various phases of the Rental business.
• 6+ years’ experience leading and managing a team required.
• Excellent overall managerial skills in the areas of communication, organization, judgment, team building, interpersonal skills and problem solving.
• Good mechanical aptitude and experience with machines preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products as well as the ability to learn industry specific programs is required.
• Dedicated self-starter with the ability to work independently without the need for daily direct supervision and with a strong sense of urgency.
• A team player possessing the ability to professionally work with customers, vendors, peers, and co-workers as well as the ability to develop strong, long-term relationships.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Thorough understanding of rental products and rental product market
• Thorough understanding of rental business and the ability to assist in the management the rental division
• Ability to build highly effective teams
• Incumbent works independently and performs duties broad in scope, including the entire Product Support of Rental Services.
• Company guidelines are generally easy to interpret and apply; however, the incumbent will be expected to interpret CAT programs and influence decision making whenever and with whomever appropriate.

Other Requirements of Position

• Works under limited supervision. Independently determines the approach to take and the methods to use. Interprets policy in terms of objectives. Informs manager of unusual situations with far reaching implications.
• Major responsibilities typically require creativity and latitude. Employee typically operates with specific objectives but often few written or unwritten procedures as guidelines. Some policies or precedents for action exist.
• If an error is made while in this position, it will require moderate effort to identify the error and can create a moderate impact on the company financially.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs.

All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.