HVAC Branch Operations Manager
Lennox International - Buffalo, NY
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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.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 blueprintsAssists employees in diagnosing commercial HVAC equipmentPrepares estimates and proposalsReview 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 materialsStudies production schedules and estimates labor requirements for completion of job assignmentDirects employees engaged in dismantling, assembling and installing equipmentInterprets 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 accidentsInterprets specifications, blueprints and job orders to employees, and assigns dutiesEstablishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedulesRecommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of productSuggest changes in working conditions and processes to increase efficiency of branch, customer service or work crewAnalyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problemsInitiates or suggests plans to motivate employees to achieve performance goalsMaintains time and production recordsDirectly supervises four to ten employeesCarries 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 problemsPerform other duties as assigned.Associate Degree (A.A.) or equivalent education from a two-year college or technical school5+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceHVAC industry technical knowledge preferredP&L Management Experience with successful track record preferredAbility to travel in local market on a regular basis; occasional overnight travel requiredAbility to climb laddersModerate 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 ManagerEPA Certification: Type I and Type II or Universal PreferredPositive mental attitude, self-motivated, self-starter, Competitive, High Energy, Ability to thrive in a fast pace environment, professional and punctual.WE VALUE DIVERSITYHere at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, andretain 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.
Created: 2024-09-26