Branch Manager (55885)

American Furniture Rental (AFR) is seeking a experienced Branch Manager with concentration in renting furniture for Special Events & Trade Shows. Warehouse location Hialeah, FL.

The role is heavily focused on special events and trade show operations, apply only if you have prior experience in rental furniture for events and Trade shows experience in the rental industry.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, with a proven track record managing warehouse operations and coordinating event execution through the field. Have knowledge directing a crew of about 20 employees; truck drivers, warehouse workers and helpers.

Basic Function: As Branch Manager, you will have full responsibility for all Branch Operations, reporting directly to the Regional VP. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, have excellent communication skills, and a strong desire to thrive in a fast-paced team environment. This position is for a hands-on, take-charge individual who can satisfy the administrative & physical aspects of the role while directing teams in the warehouse and on Job sites.

Responsibilities:

• Manage team members inside our warehouse that are:
  
  
  
  • Picking orders and processing them for delivery (inspect the furniture to see that it is in good rental condition prior to loading on our trucks)
  • Inspecting and triaging furniture that is returned from rental to ensure that it is in optimal condition before placing it in our rental-ready area.
  • Manage drivers who are delivering furniture to venues.
  • Work onsite at the venue with teams while managing the delivery and installation process.
  • Interact with customers onsite to ensure our teams are placing furniture in their designated areas.
  • Implementation, compliance, and management of OSHA & Safety Program.
  
  
  
  
• Scheduling of manpower according to the workload.
• Managing overtime and temp labor according to the budget and workload.
• Managing and tracking all warehouse expenses.
• Monitor/Create transfers and ensure they are pulled/prepped in a timely manner (while working with warehouse managers).
• Shuttle scheduling.
• Route trucks for the next day's runs.
• Inspect the quality of the product in Triage and that pulled for orders.
• Sales/Ops calls.
• Performance reviews.
• Manage employee time off/vacation time requests.

Qualification/Skills:

• Positive language and active listening skills.
• Great problem-solving skills. (Negotiation skills a plus)
• Excellent writing and phone communication.
• Basic aptitude for reading and math.
• Leadership, delegation, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and succeed.
• Must have transportation to and from work.
• Education needed: High School Diploma required, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products & Cloud based apps.

Diversity ensures the success of our careers, and our lives. AMERICAN FURNITURE RENTAL, INC. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.