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DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.
 

Job Summary

The Branch Expansion Manager is responsible for ensuring that all new branch locations and their operational sites meet company standards in terms of performance, productivity, and compliance.     As a part of the Branch Expansion Team, you will assist in developing strategies that enhance business operations, streamline processes, and maximize profitability across locations. 
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Branch Expansion Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: 

• Provide leadership and be a resource to all team members, both during and after the opening of the new branch.  

• Ensure the operational performance of new branches, ensuring consistent processes and standards are met. 

• Facilitate and communicate with multiple contractors, ensuring timely completion of work and adherence to branch opening specifications. 

• Implement company specific operational strategies and processes. 

• Provide training and support to new managers and personnel on proper field procedures to ensure productive and quality work, as well as to ensure that assigned equipment (service trucks, Shop and Field Tools, etc.) is well maintained and kept in good condition. 

• Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance at each location. 

• Serve as a liaison between new branch locations and the corporate office, communicating updates and resolving operational issues. 

• Coordinate with DEUTZ Corporate and DPC teams to ensure all equipment needs for the initial branch set up and projects can be met prior to committing said resources to the customers. 

• Make routine visits to all major jobsites during installation to ensure quality processes are in place and adhered to and that production rates meet expectations. 

• Helps to ensure the crew understands the expectations of the company respecting job layouts, cleanliness, and that our jobs are set up in a professional manner. 

• Troubleshoot problems encountered during branch set up and on all projects. 

• Ensure completion of all company reports and paperwork thoroughly and on time. 

• Assist with sales and provide support to the Branch Manager. 

• Assist with determining appropriate response to all customer service queries. 

• Assist with developing new methods and procedures leading into new and improved practices and technologies. 

• Implement and enforce all company policies and procedures with respect to DPC operations. 

• Attend company meetings, industry workshops, and conferences when required. 

• Ensure that Deutz 5Ts are the guiding principles. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Individual Contributor 

Travel Demands: Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 75% depending on business needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train and mentor staff. 

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple priorities. 

• A “roll up your sleeves” mentality, with willingness to complete the branch related tasks, ensure a smooth branch opening, and transition to the new team. 

• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 75% of the time) across various regions.  

• Excellent planning and organizational skills. 

• Self-starter with an ability to work well with others. 
   

LANGUAGE ABILITY: 

​​Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.​ 

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY: 

​​Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.​ 

REASONING ABILITY: 

​​Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.​ 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Manufacturing assembly and warehouse environment.  Subject to noise, dust, diesel fuel, oil, and extreme hot/cold temperatures.   No A/C.   

• If employee is in the office area, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.