HVAC Branch Operations Manager
Lennox International
2024-10-01 14:55:15
Buffalo, New York, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Construction
Job description
Company Profile:
Lennox (NYSE: LII) is an industry leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions founded over a century ago on the principles of integrity and innovation. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable, healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.
Job Description:
The person in this position manages and coordinates the activities of employees engaged in maintaining, servicing and installing commercial HVAC equipment and accessories. The manager is responsible for safety, labor productivity and efficiency, inventory management, customer satisfaction, employee retention and on-time arrival.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Reads, analyzes and interprets written or verbal reports, correspondence or proposals and blueprints
Assists employees in diagnosing commercial HVAC equipment
Prepares estimates and proposals
Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Requisitions and keeps inventory of tools, equipment and materials
Studies production schedules and estimates labor requirements for completion of job assignment
Directs employees engaged in dismantling, assembling and installing equipment
Interprets and communicates company policies to employees
Inspects and monitors work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
Ensures proper procedures are in place for reporting and managing accidents
Interprets specifications, blueprints and job orders to employees, and assigns duties
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product
Suggest changes in working conditions and processes to increase efficiency of branch, customer service or work crew
Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate employees to achieve performance goals
Maintains time and production records
Directly supervises four to ten employees
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws
Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Associate Degree (A.A.) or equivalent education from a two-year college or technical school
5+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
HVAC industry technical knowledge preferred
P&L Management Experience with successful track record preferred
Ability to travel in local market on a regular basis; occasional overnight travel required
Ability to climb ladders
Moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds)
Computer skills; competent in MS Office software (Word and Excel)
Must achieve NATE certification in first full year as Branch Manager
EPA Certification: Type I and Type II or Universal Preferred
Positive mental attitude, self-motivated, self-starter, Competitive, High Energy, Ability to thrive in a fast pace environment, professional and punctual.
WE VALUE DIVERSITY
Here at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.