Branch Manager

Company Description

Based in Northeast Ohio, AWP Safety, is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, business, and time. AWP is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas and telecommunications.

AWP Safety has been the leading provider and innovator of traffic control solutions since our inception in 1993. Our main goal is to improve processes by continually establishing best practices for productivity and cost effectiveness. Driving added value to our customers through the talented execution of our employees and the pursuit of providing extraordinary service for our customers is what has built our company and its national reputation for integrity.

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Branch Manager to join the growing team in Riverside, CA. This role will actively contribute to the day-to-day branch operations and business expansion. This is a hands-on role requiring contact with vendors, customers, operations, field locations, and corporate departments. We are looking for someone with preferred experience in the following; temporary traffic control services, utility, and/or the construction industry to coordinate and supervise the overall delivery of quality field operations by service personnel. Their primary task is to ensure that our employees, equipment, and materials are used safely and efficiently to maximize productivity.

Responsibilities include: implementing, coordinating, and managing office operations in accordance with the corporate strategic plan; assisting in the establishment and development of retail stores at current and future locations including sales goals, forecasts, and marketing strategies; participating in the development and implementation of policy and strategic plans; driving the company to focus on safety for employees and customers and conducting regular safety meetings in accordance with the company Safety and Illness Prevention Program; implementing programs to ensure attainment of business plan for growth and profit and managing budget; formulating and monitoring key cost efficiency and revenue metrics and keeping leadership apprised of challenges and successes; sharing a superior understanding of the company’s products and services, as well as national and local traffic control rules and regulations; actively participating in the estimating process and understanding the effects of unit pricing on projects; coaching and developing staff to increase key cost efficiencies, revenue, and gross margin; reviewing and providing regular, balanced feedback to staff regarding safety, the location’s financial performance, cross-functional and cross-company collaboration, people management, and growth; actively participating in the identification, interviewing, and hiring decisions for vacancies; building a strong succession plan for the branch; communicating with employees regarding corporate initiatives and opportunities; working closely with the Sales and other branches to solidify the company’s presence in the local marketplace and to identify potential opportunities for additional business; resolving any customer service issues quickly and efficiently to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction; coaching staff to build strong relationships with existing customer base to maintain and grow the business.

Qualifications

• Seven plus years of experience in an operations role, successfully managing people and processes; strong customer service mentality and proven track record of customer service success; record of developing strong relationships with customers and employees; motivating positive outcomes; record of driving growth resulting in increased revenues; proven track record of sound fiscal management; strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills; proven ability to communicate and execute new business initiatives and processes while maintaining customer and employee trust and commitment; strategic, creative, and tactical thinking ability to enable the growth of markets; prior experience preferred in Traffic Control Services or Utility or Construction Industry; local experience preferred; high sense of urgency, energy, and entrepreneurial-minded; excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems; hours of operation may vary based on staffing needs and workload; majority of time will be in an office setting- 60% office and 40% out in the field; position may lift or carry objects up to 40 pounds; valid Drivers' License and ability to meet AWP Safety Driver Standards.

• Additional Information

• What you will love / Perks

• Company provided vehicle with fuel card, which includes personal use privileges; benefits-eligible 1st of the month following hire; all traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness; company paid 50k in basic life insurance; company paid long-term disability; health savings and flexible spending accounts available; 401(k); paid time off and paid holidays; AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 and 2025 for Diversity. Compensation: $100-$120K plus 15% AIP.

• AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.