The Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Operations Manager oversees a companys organizational processes and adds improvements to it. The Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Operations Manager position is responsible for the overall day-to-day activities of the Operations Department which includes the Inspection Department Installation Department Warehouse and Inventory. Overall responsibilities include ensuring all employees in these departments are being effective and efficient in their daily work activities and ensuring that all transactions with customers are handled in a timely and professional manner. The purpose of the Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Operations Manager is to provide oversight of the overall management operations and financial performance for the assigned department(s). This position performs consistently as a subject matter expert to achieve communicated objectives including profitability growth and overall performance metrics for the assigned department.
Oversee the Fire Sprinkler Department including inspections service and installations while working closely with the Fire Alarm Project Manager to coordinate fire alarm inspections service and installs.
Ensure that all Quote Requests and Inspections are completed accurately and closed out in a timely manner.
Responsible for the financial performance of the assigned department including Profit & Loss (P&L) statements gross revenue gross margin and overhead.
Communicate and strategize with management regarding financial performance growth strategies staffing needs and overall departmental goals.
Ensure proper execution of internal workflows field operations quality assurance/control and compliance with all safety regulations and local state and federal guidelines.
Achieve departmental objectives through continuous improvement of operations processes and personnel performance.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels based on workload and bid projections; partner with Human Resources for talent acquisition and development.
Oversee proper use maintenance and repair of company assets including tools equipment and fleet vehicles in coordination with Purchasing and Fleet departments.
Establish ongoing training programs for Inspectors and Installation Department staff covering all types of Fire Alarm systems installation procedures customer service skills and operational tools such as Outlook.
Conduct ride-alongs and spot checks with field Technicians to monitor work quality ensure compliance with codes and standards improve customer satisfaction and identify training opportunities.
Review and optimize Technician routes for efficiency and provide training to CSR and field staff on effective scheduling practices.
Conduct monthly shop meetings and Safety Toolbox Talks with field and office personnel.
Attend and monitor project meetings ensuring coordination and communication between Sales Operations and other departments for scheduling materials and project execution.
Oversee coordination and completion of inspections service jobs and final commissioning with AHJs Owners Engineers and Contractors.
Ensure timely and accurate communication between Operations and Billing for proper invoicing practices.
Handle all Operations-related disputes including customer concerns and billing discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.
Address all personnel issues within the Operations Department including performance evaluations coaching and disciplinary actions when necessary.
Meet regularly with customers to obtain feedback and identify opportunities for improvement across the Inspection Installation and Service Departments.
Evaluate manpower requirements and make recommendations to management regarding staffing changes; responsible for hiring within the Operations Department.
Collaborate with Technicians Inspectors and Field Engineers to maintain accurate truck inventories and establish minimum inventory levels with automated reorder points.
Create performance metrics to track achievements and provide weekly progress updates to the Management Team.
Partner with Account Managers to ensure confidence in the Operations Departments ability to resolve issues promptly and professionally.
Promote ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities for team members.
Conduct performance evaluations that are timely detailed and constructive.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.