Fire Suppression Department Manager

4 days ago

Highland Park, Illinois, United States Fire & Life Safety America Full time
Job Summary

The Fire Suppression Manager is responsible for overseeing the overall management, operations, and financial performance of the Fire Suppression department. This includes achieving profitability, growth, and performance metrics for the assigned department(s).

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the Fire Suppression department, including fire extinguisher inspections, pre-engineered inspections, services, and installs, as well as fire alarm and security inspections and services.
  • Oversee the financial performance of the assigned department, including Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, departmental gross revenue, gross margin, and overhead.
  • Communicate and strategize with management on financial progress, growth strategies, human capital requirements, and regular or irregular needs of the office.
  • Ensure proper execution of internal workflow, paperwork, work in the field, quality assurance, quality control, and all work is performed in a safe manner within local, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Achieve departmental objectives through enhancement and improvements of operations and processes.
  • Maintain proper staffing levels using company procedures and policies, in conjunction with bid projection and utilize Human Resources for Talent requirements.
  • Oversee the proper use, maintenance, and repair of company assets, including equipment, tools, supplies, and fleet, in coordination with corporate Purchasing and Fleet department.
  • Manage work performed within assigned area, including spot checks, ride-a-longs, and ongoing training, to review quality of services, compliance with codes and standards, and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure proper use, maintenance, and repair of tools, equipment, and fleet.
  • Manage material orders to regulate standard stock quantities in coordination with Purchasing department for order placement.
  • Oversee communication of assigned area and Billing department for accurate and timely invoicing practices.
  • As assigned, oversee the sales department with business development to achieve increased market share in the assigned area. Participate in quote presentation for legacy customers.
  • Promote and coordinate continuing education and certification of employees.
Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully.

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent, required.
  • 10 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within Fire Suppression.
  • 7 years of professional computer skills.
  • 5 years Supervisory experience, preferred.
  • Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.
  • Familiarity with analytical using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
  • Must be able to comply with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
  • Must be able to travel 90% of the time.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift 50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

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