Branch Operations Leader Jobs

Date: Apr 20, 2023

Location:

Fort McMurray, Alberta, CA

Company: WillScot | Mobile Mini

Req ID: 49557

At WillScot Mobile Mini (NASDAQ WSC), our 4000+ people are at the heart of everything we do. In addition to providing industry-leading pay and benefits, we provide opportunities for development and upward mobility, while investing in the communities we serve.

We are the undisputed leader in providing innovative flexible workspace and portable storage solutions, serving an incredible range of customers across all industries from 240+ locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Our values are our foundation. We’re constantly striving to diversify our teams to ensure we have the best and brightest talent. We’re deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where each person can contribute while being their authentic self. For more about WillScot Mobile Mini and who we are, click here.

Come build your future with us!

About The Job

The Branch Operations Leader (BOL) ensures the operational success of the branch. You'll be responsible for driving safety, controlling costs, developing the branch workforce, achieving branch goals, and successfully delivering modular space solutions to our customers “Ready to Work!”

What You'll Be Doing

Safety/Environment

• Ensures operating standards are conducted; supported by robust training and communication actions.
• Manages employee health and safety through creating a safer workplace, DuPont STOP™, training and observations, and regularly scheduled assessments of the branch.
• Conducts periodic safety meetings as well as update safety documents and logs i.e. OSHA, DOT/DQF.

Operations

• Collaborates with HR and leadership to effectively manage branch workforce, ensuring the right recruiting and workforce training strategies are in place to advance company goals. Assesses talent, implements employee development plans and creates and maintains a learning environment. Proactively seeks out top talent externally to maintain a robust pool of qualified talent.
• Provides managerial oversight to both contractors and full time branch operational employees (direct labor, field service, dispatch, admin, etc.)
• Ensures accurate and readily available major/minor part, VAPS and other resources necessary to conducting efficient operations.
• Build sustainable relationships and trust with vendors and customers through open, proactive communication
• Oversees the ongoing maintenance, inventory and servicing of the fleet through efficient use of company resources (time, people, money, etc.)
• Ensures timely and accurate work order, off rent/damage bill, inventory and purchasing compliance.

Production

• Ensures all off-rents are conducted within 48 hours of return; units returned are thoroughly inspected for work order accuracy and capture any damage billing where appropriate. Relocates idle fleet and conduct work order assessments as required. Conducts fleet physical inventory counts at established frequencies.
• Orders, receives and distributes materials/VAPS to work teams/vendors on a timely basis to support unit completion requirements. Conducts monthly major parts and VAPS in addition to semi-annual minor parts inventory counts.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Work Order system and the drivers that impact inaccuracies (condition coding), develops strategy to ensure variances are <10% by ensuring work orders for idle fleet are accurate. Ensures all idle fleet work orders are less than 9 months old. Issues and tracks vendor purchase orders.
• Focuses on driving first-time quality and reducing < 60-day service calls, communicates with shop personnel to eliminate, conducts root cause analysis and creates permanent corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Qualifications

• Must be experienced in SAP invoicing platform
• Construction experience and knowledge of state/federal requirements, building codes, permitting process, etc. is helpful.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience controlling operating costs and monitoring actual vs. budget financial performance is a plus
• Experience with MS Project, Hyperion, or reporting tools like Cognos is a plus.
• Experience hiring and developing strong team members
• College Degree preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office/Excel/Word/Outlook
• Strong customer service focus
• High school diploma/GED
• Experience with Continuous Improvement fundamentals
• Proven effective leadership and supervisory skills
• Competency across a broad range of operational areas including fleet, logistics, inventory, scheduling, dispatching
• Some financial (P&L) management skills
• 5+ years of experience as a manager in a service shop/manufacturing/building construction environment

The opportunity to advance your career is ready for the taking at WillScot; if you’re READY TO WORK, apply today!
Disclaimer: This posting describes the general nature and level of work performed and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Collaboration and teamwork drive our success. Team members may be required to perform duties outside normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
WillScot Mobile Mini provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
WillScot Mobile Mini embraces diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are focused on building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, lived experiences, and skills.
The more inclusive we are, the stronger we will be!
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