Operations Manager - South Texas Region

Sunbelt Material Handling is an employee-owned company that is focused on providing our clients with the best sales and service experience. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we have multiple locations positioned to cover all of Texas and Oklahoma.The Operations Manager – South Texas Region is a key member of the regional leadership team, responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, and team development across the San Antonio and Austin markets. In the forklift and material handling industry, this role oversees service, rentals, parts, logistics, and sales support operations within the region, ensuring effective coordination between departments and consistent execution of company standards.The Operations Manager serves as the primary operational leader for the region and is responsible for translating company strategy into day-to-day execution at the branch level. The ideal candidate will bring strong industry knowledge, hands-on operational leadership experience, and the ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.Responsibilities:Provide leadership and oversight across all operational departments within the South Texas region, including service, rentals, parts, logistics, and sales support.Execute company operational strategies to improve efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction across the San Antonio and Austin branches.Partner with the Operations Manager to align regional operations with company goals and initiatives.Drive accountability through regional KPIs such as technician productivity, WIP management, service turnaround time, rental fleet utilization, and parts availability.Oversee regional budgets, labor planning, and expense control to ensure financial targets are met.Ensure consistent execution of company policies, processes, and operational standards across the region.Identify operational gaps and implement corrective actions to improve performance and consistency.Ensure compliance with safety regulations, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards.Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues within the South Texas region.Build and sustain a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.Mentor and develop branch leadership and supervisory staff within the region.Preferred Qualifications:5+ years of progressive leadership experience in the material handling industry.Proven success managing multi-department operations at the branch or regional level.Strong understanding of service, rentals, parts, and field service operations.Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.***Salary negotiable, commensurate with experienceMaterial Handling: 3 years (Required)Operations Manager or similar role: 5 years (Required)Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceWork Location: In person