General Manager (Tooling Solutions)

EquipmentShare•Joliet, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a General Manager for their Tooling rental facility in Chicago, IL. This role is responsible for managing a team and operations focused on industrial tooling rentals, including power tools, pneumatic tools, and hand tools. The facility also offers tech-enabled tool tracking, site-wide communication solutions, tool testing, repair, certification, consumables, and industrial supplies. The company utilizes proprietary T3 technology to provide real-time insights into equipment management and operations.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years rental industry experience, preferably in a management role
Industrial tooling experience / knowledge is highly preferred
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to adapt to the fast pace of a growing company and stay continuously educated on the latest EquipmentShare products and services

Nice To Haves

See challenges as opportunities
Embrace change and continuous improvement
Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day

Responsibilities

Build and develop a team through hiring, training, performance evaluations, and providing guidance.
Manage branch operations to maximize financial success, including conducting monthly profit and loss reviews.
Monitor key metrics such as equipment utilization, underperforming assets, warranty recovery, billed mechanical hours, aged receivables, and customer satisfaction.
Effectively communicate information to the team and management.
Establish reasonable and measurable goals with clear expectations for team members.
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation: Base salary plus Company Profit Sharing Plan
Quarterly bonus guarantees for meeting growth goals for new branches
Company provided truck or Vehicle allowance ($800/mo)
Company provided cell phone or phone stipend
Relocation assistance (as required)
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
401(k) and company match
Generous PTO + paid holidays
Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners
16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities