Branch Manager

Company: UNITED LAND SERVICES OPERATING
Location: Pinellas Park
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

Description:This position is responsible for complete operational oversight of the branch location to include proper management of the organization's resources - from its employees to its equipment and portfolio. Essential Job Duties:

• Partners with executive leadership in developing branch goals and manages their team in achieving those goals.
• Develops long-term relationships and communicates on a regular basis with key clients.
• Guides oversees branch leadership as they train crew leaders and crew members.
• Ensures client satisfaction and that existing accounts are renewed appropriately.
• Ensures all contracts have proper language and are executed correctly.
• Ensures key field personnel have knowledge on the ability to produce enhancements with existing clients and attract new ones.
• Partners with FSO to accurately track and report on branch performance.
• Partners with Human Resources for staffing needs, training, discipline, and development plans.
• Serves as a change agent to identify new ideas for improvements, cost savings and cost avoidances for the branch.
• Establishes and implements quality assurance processes including making site visits and audits as needed.
• Promotes a branch work environment where safety is highest priority.
• Partners with FSO to develop needed policies and/or procedures.
• Prepares job bids and provides contract support as needed.
• Ensures annual budget is followed.
• Completes all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reviews and approves time off and schedules for employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Direct reports will vary by branch.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Federal/State DOT requirements, where applicable.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory training classes.
• Ensures direct reports have completed mandatory training classes. Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, Project Management or closely related field and a minimum of seven years landscaping or related industry experience to include at least three years progressive leadership experience, serving as a Divisional or Production Manager. Must have a current state driver's license with acceptable driving record. An equivalent combination of related training and experience may substitute for degree requirement. Bi-lingual communication is a plus. Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to work collaboratively to enhance ULS's reputation for excellence through best practices, reviews, accountability for performance and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to understand and accurately estimate jobs.
  • Ability to remain accountable and adheres to labor budgets and P&L guidelines.
  • Proven knowledge of accepted business software, mainframe systems and the Internet.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make recommendations accordingly.
  • Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
  • Excellent listening skills using patience and empathy.
  • Highly motivated, well organized, detail-oriented, creative, and innovative.
  • Must possess excellent time-management skills and be able to multi-task.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a displayed emphasis on Excel.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to deal effectively with employees at all levels within the organization to promote a seamless workflow.
  • Ability to maintain a positive image as a representative of ULS's employee base. Work Environment & Physical Demands: This is a dual role involving inside office work as well as outdoors, to include extreme weather conditions to include temperatures, dirt, and pollen. While this role involves working from a desk part of the time but when when conducting site visits, physical demands may require constantly moving, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when performing installation or repair of equipment. May need to stand and walk, lift and/or move up to 50 to over 100 lbs. with assistance. Performs repetitive motion.PI216850242

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