TK Elevator Corporation
Area Operations Director- Modernization (Northeast)
New York, NY | $152K - $226K
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of equivalent experience
- Requires a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicles Report
- Thorough knowledge of general management methods within the elevator industry and specific experience with the modernization product line
- 10+ years’ experience in upper level management
- 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
Responsibilities
- This position is responsible for driving the success of the Area modernization operations by efficient, cost-effective and profitable execution of projects
- Successfully manages the operations to ensure budget profits are exceeded and develops best practice operational processes with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and growth
- Drives and supports a culture of safety throughout the organization
- Including participation in safety training, performing safety audits and stressing the importance of safety to all employees
- Drives success of area modernization processes from booking to turnover; coordinates with the AVP and branch management teams to drive initiatives
- Reviews P&L and other financial reports to monitor branch performance within the area to ensure monthly budgetary goals are met or exceeded
- Uses accounting reports to review job backlogs and possible job fades for all branches within the area
- Develops, reviews and approves the operation plans and budgets submitted by direct reports
- Plans, directs, and prioritizes elevator modernizations with area manpower needs and ensures the areas operations are efficient and cost effective; supervises project managers and uses project management software and other scheduling tools
- Visits jobsites to survey and advises on modernization jobs progress
- Includes trouble-shooting problems with operations managers and mechanics, performing quality audits and meeting with contractors to review progress
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with customers
- Implements and oversees strategic fade initiatives
- Reviews and participates in bids of large or complex modernization jobs to ensure profitability
- Includes attending pre-bid meetings with sales representatives and providing technical input to calculate labor and material costs
- Ultimately, maximizing growth and profitability while leading and managing operations functions
- Assists with and provides approval for change orders, purchase orders, elevator turnover authorizations, accounts receivable, write-offs, credits and other necessary approvals
- Maintains strong familiarity of company products by attending company training classes and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods
- Includes a strong understanding of TK Elevator, and its area and company mission and objectives, ethical standards and code of conduct
- Prioritizes and supports all US Field Operations and Area initiatives and supports the execution of initiatives and processes within the area and branches
- Actively participates in branch coordination meetings; includes interfacing with corporate departments, including legal and labor relations, and collaborates with the factory as the main point of contact for area modernization
- Possible direct project field crew oversight or project responsibilities on special tasks or projects
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Salary range is $152.000 to $226,000
- The role offers a vehicle allowance, fuel card, and a lucrative incentive program with a biannual payout
- Benefits overview: health insurance, parental leave, wellness program, 401K, vacation pay, holiday pay, tuition assistance, free life insurance and disability insurance, among others
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