Area Manager - West (2306)

Ironclad Environmental Solutions•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Area Manager is a hands on field leadership role responsible for the operational performance of approximately 10 branches within a region. Reporting directly to the Regional Vice President, the Area Manager serves as the primary execution and decision making layer between Branch Managers and regional leadership. This role is focused heavily on operational execution, consistency, and accountability, while also developing and coaching Branch Managers. The Area Manager is expected to spend the majority of their time in the field, working alongside branch teams to drive safety, utilization, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

7 or more years of experience in operations, branch management, or field leadership
Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and asset based operations
Demonstrated ability to make operational decisions and hold teams accountable
Experience coaching and developing frontline and mid level leaders
Strong problem solving, communication, and execution skills
Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned area, approximately 70 to 80 percent

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing or supporting multiple locations preferred
Internal candidates with strong performance and leadership potential strongly encouraged

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership and Execution (30%)
Own day-to-day operational consistency and performance across assigned branches
Ensure consistent execution of Ironclad operating standards
Identify operational gaps and drive corrective action quickly
Serve as the primary escalation point for Branch Managers
Make timely decisions to keep operations moving without unnecessary escalation
Safety and Compliance (10%)
Drive a strong safety culture across all assigned branches
Ensure compliance with DOT, environmental, and company safety standards
Partner with Safety and Fleet teams to address incidents, audits, and risk areas
Hold Branch Managers accountable for safe operations and practices
Financial and Asset Performance (20%)
Own branch level performance across safety, EBITDA, utilization, and operating costs
Monitor equipment utilization, fleet condition, and asset care
Approve maintenance and repair decisions within established guidelines
Partner with Fleet and Operations to improve asset uptime and readiness
People Leadership and Development (20%
Coach and develop Branch Managers through regular field engagement
Support hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions
Identify and develop future leaders within branches
Create consistency in expectations, accountability, and leadership behaviors
Customer and Service Excellence (15%)
Support resolution of escalated customer issues
Ensure branches deliver reliable, high quality service
Partner with Sales and Operations to protect and grow customer relationships
Regional Partnership (5%)
Partner closely with the Regional Vice President to execute regional priorities
Provide field level insight to support strategic planning
Escalate issues appropriately based on defined criteria
Support regional initiatives and change management efforts