Central Operations Manager

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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 pro forma total revenues reaching approximately $5.1 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 612 locations and has about 9,900 employees in North America as of September 30, 2025.

Job Purpose

The Central Operations Manager manages the activity in Central Trucking, Central Ordering, and Central Field Service Dispatch and well as responsibility for all costs and P&L statements for the shared cost center/ pool.

The key responsibilities and accountabilities for the incumbent are to:

The Central Operations Manager oversees all facets of the Central Ordering, Trucking and Field Service to include customer interaction, business generation, and process management. The Central Operations Manager commands a team of Central Reservation Coordinators, Central Trucking Dispatchers, and a Field Service Dispatcher with dotted line reporting of pooled drivers and field service mechanics.

What You Will Do...

• Achievement of operational goals and financial objectives for cost center/ pool
• Manage required administrative tasks, controls and reports
• Work with region management to maintain proper staffing levels to support the business
• Responsible for hiring, employee performance management (PMED), and terminations 
• Proactive service fleet management to maximize revenue and minimize costs
• Responsible for ongoing cost efficiency and department continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure coordination of all preventative maintenance and adherence to DOT, Gov regulations, HERC requirements
• Proactive communication with internal/external customers
• Work with sales reps on selling central operation attributes to customers
• problem resolution utilizing root cause analysis tools
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• All other tasks assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college preferred

Skills

Req #: 65599

Pay Range: $70k - $85k 

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping You Healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

• Building Your Financial Future
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid Parental Leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.