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We have an exciting opportunity for a Branch Manager to join the O'Keefe Elevator team in Omaha, NE. O'Keefe Elevator joined the thyssenkrupp family on July 1, 2019 and is in the integration phase. In this role, you will be part of this journey to introduce our systems and processes to the team.
As a former distributor, O'Keefe is already familiar with thyssenkrupp and its products. They've been operating as a separate business for the last year while we worked on the technology and integration plan. Over the next 10-12-months, we have a systematic plan to introduce them to our standardized processes, initiatives, and career opportunities. You'll work day to day with the O'Keefe team, while also driving change management and integration.
Essential Functions
Supervises department managers and superintendents by providing direction and training, and communicating company policies, procedures and objectives. Includes supervising performance management and progressive discipline; and ensuring compliance by all branch personnel of all company directives and initiatives
Leads by example the Company's commitment to customer service and safety. Administers company safety program; includes performing safety audits when necessary and stressing the importance of safety to all employees
Leads by example the company's commitment to customer service. Understands the importance and need to follow through on NPS scores and customer care.
Ensures the branch's daily operations run efficiently and cost effectively and meets financial commitments including target EBIT dollars and gross margin percent goals across all lines of business
Manages profit and loss (P&L) and uses accounting reports to measure each department's performance to ensure monthly budgetary goals are met. Prepares yearly budget for district management to be presented to regional management
Works with sales managers to increase customer base or depending on the branch size, directly handles sales management responsibilities
Oversees retention of service contracts including direct involvement in all "at risk" customer accounts. Plays leadership role in customer retention programs using NPS scores, processes, tools and technology
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with clients, elevator consultants, building owners, managers and prospects
Oversees and ensures that the employee performance process for both union and non-union employees is performed timely and consistently
Recommends employee merit increases as part of the performance management process for non-union employees, and meets with employees to review their compensation and bonus structure
Maintains a strong working knowledge of the overall market area, including sales backlog, service and repair volume, market penetration, volume of outstanding bids, available new business, special projects, and staffing requirements and availability
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements; and a good understanding of employment and labor laws.
Maintains strong familiarity of company products by attending company training classes, and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods
Maintains a maintaining a strong working knowledge of the contract with the International Union of Elevator Constructor
Reviews and approves invoices, accounts receivables, write-offs and credits. Includes assisting in the collection of problem accounts
What we look for
Thorough knowledge of the elevator industry and general management methods within the elevator industry
Bachelor's degree (only to be substituted with extensive industry and management experience); or two years' experience managing on a branch departmental level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven success managing and developing talent within the workforce
Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions