Chief Operating Officer

Company: Stephenson Equipment Inc
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

Stephenson Equipment, Inc. (SEI), an industry leader in Pennsylvania and New York providing sales, rentals, parts, and service for construction equipment, cranes, paving, road building and road maintenance equipment, has an immediate opening for a Chief Operating Officer. The COO will design and implement business strategies, establish policies that promote company culture and vision, and oversee operations of the company and the work of executives. Reporting to the President, the COO will serve as a member of the Senior Management team, maintain control of our diverse business operations and secure the functionality of the business to drive extensive and sustainable growth. As The COO You Will:

• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures to support the performance and leadership of SEI's Operations including, but not limited to, Dealership Operations, Branches, Parts, Service, Safety and Human Resources.
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth; execution of SEI Strategic Plans.
• Perfect and implement an agreed upon financial model leading to best-in-class performance in all Operations Departments focusing on dealership absorption.
• Nurture a culture for employees of achievement, respect, skill, opportunity, appreciation, and safety.
• Maintain a culture of partnership with the customer that yield respect, alignment, and deep collaboration that leads to long-lasting and preferred relationships
• Work, in collaboration with Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO,) to ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management and retention developing an overall SEI Employment Lifecycle plan.
• Partner with Branch Managers to ensure each branch has appropriate staffing and a strategic staffing plan.
• Develop, present and implement a comprehensive service sales program for Crane, CE, and Public Works segments that significantly increases the amount of sold labor and changes service department behaviors to emphasize service sales.
• Train and develop the various operations departments to ensure consistent best practices in areas such as safety, customer service, discounting, understanding our financial model, etc.
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics. The best fit to our team will have:
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strategic thought process.
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A relevant graduate degree is preferred, such as a Masters of Business Administration, Technology, Management, Accounting, etc.
  • Experience as a CFO and/or with M&A a plus Total Compensation Includes:
    • Full Benefits Package
    • 401k with Matching
    • Paid Time Off The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the position and may not include all of the duties required of the position. Stephenson Equipment, Inc. is an EEO employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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