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Operations Manager

United Rentals

Mobile, AL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Billing, Cargo/Freight, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Equipment Rentals, Industrial Relations, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Labor Unions, Leadership, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Onboarding, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Profit & Loss Statements, Record Keeping, Records Management, Regulatory Compliance, Rentals, Sales, Staff Requirements, Staff Training, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Mobile, AL
POSTED
Today
Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

The Operations Manager - Matting Solutions will oversee the operations of a yard within a defined coverage area, ensuring accurate inventory management and exceptional customer service. This role involves managing Matting inventory, quotes, yard logistics and freight, and maintaining precise billing and inventory records. The Manager will engage with customers, particularly UR branch areas, to promote and service different types of mats and other products.

Formerly YAK ACCESS, Matting Solutions is now part of the United Rentals Team and is one of North America's leading providers of right-of-way access solutions. From pipelines to power lines to civil projects, we offer unmatched expertise in total access planning, clearing, site work and restoration services.

What you'll do:

Yard Operations Management:
  • Supervise all operations within the yard, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring all items are correctly logged and tracked.
  • Ensure the yard is organized, safe, and operates within compliance standards.
  • Oversee yard profit and loss statement, ensuring effective leadership and cost control
  • Complete and receive opportunities from the sales team for quotes on products and services.
  • Provide finalized quotes for opportunities to the sales team or directly to customers, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements and tailor quotes to meet those needs.


Customer Engagement:
  • Visit all UR sites within the designated area to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
  • Promote our local mat services and products, discussing various mat types and their applications.
  • Cater to the specific needs of UR branch areas and other regional customers, providing tailored solutions and exceptional service.


Logistics Coordination:
  • Oversee the loading and unloading of trucks, ensuring all processes are performed safely and efficiently.
  • Coordinate with drivers and logistics personnel to ensure timely and accurate delivery and receipt of goods.


Inventory and Billing Management:
  • Ensure all inventory movements are accurately recorded in the system.
  • Manage billing inputs, ensuring all tickets and records are correct and up-to-date.
  • Monitor and report on inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock is maintained to meet customer demands.


Leadership & Supervision:
  • Motivate, coach and train personnel.
  • Employee communication and satisfaction, ensure compliance with processes and policies and provide guidance and coaching.
  • Schedule personnel and maintain accurate and up-to-date time & attendance records.
  • Resolve issues where staff needs assistance - following the established escalation process.
  • Coordinate new hire on-boarding and employee on-going training.
  • Maintain productive labor relations with union steward and ensure compliance with labor agreement in force.
  • Provide regular performance feedback. Reward and recognize employees to reinforce positive behaviors.
  • Promptly develop and present individualized Performance Improvement Plans as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 3-5 years proven experience in yard operations management or a similar role
  • Strong understanding of inventory management and logistics coordination
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to travel regularly within a 200-mile radius
  • Proficiency in relevant billing and inventory management systems
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team


This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals' policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don't just "talk the talk!" We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • United Compassion Fund
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
  • Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
  • Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • An inclusive and welcoming culture


Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings

For Canadian benefits, click here

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service-leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork-are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewardingcareer.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

About the Company

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United Rentals

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with a store network nearly three times the size of any other provider, and locations in 49 states and 10 Canadian provinces. Building a better future is our commitment to the people and communities we serve. United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,186 rental locations in North America and 11 in Europe. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 18,500 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 3,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $14.18 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com. Our Customers Our diverse customer base includes construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, government agencies and independent contractors. Most of our customers align with three categories: approximately 50% are non-construction, such as industrial; 46% are non-residential construction; and 4% are residential. We provide every customer with access to the best people, equipment and solutions in the industry. Our Mission Deploy the best people, equipment and solutions to enable our customers to safely build a better and stronger future. Our Values Safety First Act, and require others to act, in a manner that puts the safety of our employees, customers and communities first. A Passion For People Build a diverse workplace that challenges all employees to grow professionally and embrace teamwork. Visible Leadership Lead by example in every business decision and action, with a sense of humility and responsibility. Customer-Driven Support the best interests of our customers and develop better ways for them to succeed at their jobs. Absolute Integrity Always do the right thing, honor commitments and ensure appropriate corporate governance. Community-Minded Be an outstanding corporate citizen and a good neighbor in every sense by being helpful, respectful, law-abiding and friendly. Continuous Innovation Contribute to a culture of innovative thinking that empowers employees to improve quality, efficiency and customer service. Sustainability Engage in practices that lead to positive change by encouraging social accountability and environmental responsibility.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Rental Services
WEBSITE
http://www.unitedrentals.com