Branch Operations Manager

Southern States Material Handling is more than just forklifts! With our flagship brands of Toyota and Raymond, we pride ourselves in successfully partnering with our customers to offer solutions that keep businesses running! Specializing in new & used equipment, operator training, equipment rentals, fleet management, service & repair, and warehouse solutions;
Southern States Material Handling solves problems.

As a Branch Operations Manager with Southern States Toyota lift:
You will manage all branch functions and personnel at a high level. A leader of leaders, you will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the branch and supervision of all managers. Your goal will be to maximize customer satisfaction by creating and maintaining timely, high quality service operations at competitive costs, while maintaining sufficient profit margins and professional image for Southern States Material Handling.

Come be a part of our Toyota & Raymond family!

Top of the Line Benefits!!

• 401(k) with company matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision Insurance

• PTO and Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

What you Need:

• 5+ years related work experience in service-related industry required

• 2-5 years of experience in material handling preferred

• 5+ years management experience required

• Supervisory experience with 2-6 direct reports required

• Proficient with MS Office Professional and Windows

• Time management, organizational, and leadership skills

• High School Diploma, or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field a plus.

• Experience successfully managing people to achieve performance goals and promote teamwork.

• Strong experience resolving conflicts, coaching and developing team members, and motivating and fostering a positive and productive professional environment.

• Experience anticipating departmental human resources needs, including participating in workforce development, hiring, and training of talent.

• Experience with designing, implementing, and/or refining systems to manage complex processes and to optimize performance.

• Experience in developing, delegating, and implementing assignments, tasks, and responsibilities to team members

• Experience in initiating and developing new methods and procedures

• Proven experience ensuring company, federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and protocols are followed and supported through a lead by example mentality.

• Understand ing of applicable government regulations and regulatory bodies such as OSHA preferred

Education and Certification Needed:

• High School diploma or GED

• BA/BS in business from a four-year college, university, or equivalent a plus

What you’ll Do:

• Lead and manage all daily branch operations for a Material Handling solutions location, including Service, Parts, Rental, and Sales functions.

• Maintain branch profitability and financial performance with direct responsibility for the P&L of Service, Parts, and Rental business lines.

• Drive operational excellence by identifying inefficiencies, improving workflows, implementing process improvements, and maximizing branch productivity and efficiency.

• Ensure exceptional customer service by delivering high-quality support, resolving customer concerns effectively, and ensuring products and services consistently meet or exceed expectations.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on service offerings and parts product lines, assisting customers in making informed business and equipment decisions.

• Partner directly with customers to support equipment repair and maintenance needs, resolve operational challenges, and strengthen long-term customer relationships.

• Monitor department and team performance metrics to ensure associates, Service Managers, and Parts Managers are…