Director of Branch Operations-Heavy Equipment

Kimmel & Associates • Columbia, SC

9d • $175,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Director of Branch Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across a regional network of branches, overseeing financial performance, productivity, customer satisfaction, and the effectiveness of parts and service operations. Reporting to senior leadership, the Director oversees branch managers and supporting teams, establishes performance objectives, manages budgets and forecasts, and implements initiatives to improve profitability and operational efficiency. The role also contributes to execution of the organization's construction equipment strategy, strengthens customer relationships, and develops future leaders across the region.

The organization is a well-established, family-owned heavy equipment company with nearly a century of industry experience, serving critical infrastructure, construction, and commercial operations with equipment, parts, and service solutions. Its culture emphasizes integrity, customer commitment, employee development, safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is an experienced heavy equipment leader with expertise in parts and service operations, financial management, and multi-location leadership who can lead through others and deliver measurable results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred.
• At least 7 years of direct Caterpillar parts and service experience or 15 years of experience in the heavy equipment industry.
• At least 5 years of management experience, including demonstrated success leading managers and other leaders.
• Strong working knowledge of Caterpillar equipment, machine systems, components, and service requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage regional operations, improve productivity, and achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Experience developing and managing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term business plans.
• Strong understanding of parts and service financial performance, including gross profit, expenses, and pretax earnings.
• Ability to evaluate operational metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement effective business strategies.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop branch management teams, establish performance standards, and support employee development.
• Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships, resolve service-related issues, and deliver value-driven solutions.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant equipment dealership management, service, diagnostic, and reporting systems.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and maintain productive relationships with equipment manufacturers and other business partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, lean principles, and change management practices.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across a regional network of branches.
• Oversee branch managers and supporting teams.
• Manage financial performance, productivity, customer satisfaction, and parts and service operations.
• Establish branch and regional performance objectives.
• Manage budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term business plans.
• Implement initiatives to improve profitability, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Help execute the organization's construction equipment strategy.
• Strengthen customer relationships and resolve service-related issues.
• Develop branch management teams and future leaders throughout the region.
• Evaluate operational metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement business strategies.
• Promote safety, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate across departments and maintain productive relationships with equipment manufacturers and business partners.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $175,000-$220,000 and performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Corporate bonus plan.
• Vehicle plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and leadership training.
• Opportunities for advancement within an established, growing organization.
• Collaborative work environment emphasizing safety, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director