Branch Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW : Your success will be defined by your ability to :

• Assist in leading the region’s safety culture, developing the proper attitudes, practices and measuring the results of the company’s safety performance to corporate on a monthly basis.
• Anticipate and identify organizational change initiatives required to support the business strategy.
• Developing and implementing Branch policies that ensure effective completion of area functions in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Set up appropriate planning of personnel and/or equipment.
• Schedules assignments and coordinates activities for hauling equipment, drivers, and crews.
• Utilize fleet management system for planning, tracking, and organizing equipment and manpower.
• Assess, manage, and motivate all direct reports with a strong emphasis on planning, organization, preparation, follow up and communication.
• Partake in overseeing the regions budgeting process, holding functional areas accountable for achieving or exceeding budgeted results, and allocation capital that reflects the strategic direction of the region.
• Assists with personnel decisions including hiring, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions.
• Works closely with purchasing, and sales departments to maintain effective customer service requirements.
• Conducts performance appraisals as required. Formulates and implements employee corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure the division has proper maintenance programs in place and are tracked to protect the company’s investment in its equipment.
• Maintain client relations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES :

• Related training preferred or a technical diploma/degree.
• Minimum of five years’ experience holding a similar role in an oilfield transportation setting.
• Strong understanding of heavy haul equipment, capabilities, and standards.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and systems.
• Well organized with strong planning and management skills.
• Ability to excel in a fast paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Ability to challenge and debate issues importance to the business.
• Exceptional analytical skills, an ability to look at situations from multiple points of views.
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel, Work and Outlook.
• Ability to see the bigger picture when providing solutions to your team in the branch and customers.

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