Assistant Branch Manager

Plumbing Solutions LLC•Lexington, SC

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced leader in residential plumbing or construction looking to take the next step in your career? Plumbing Solutions LLC is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to support the daily operations of our Lexington branch while developing into a key leadership role within our organization. This is not a desk job. You'll work alongside field teams, warehouse staff, quality inspectors, and branch leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the high standards our builders expect. The ideal candidate already has strong leadership experience and is ready to make an immediate impact.

Requirements

5+ years of leadership experience in residential plumbing, construction, or a related trade.
Strong understanding of residential construction processes.
Experience leading crews, coordinating production, and maintaining customer or builder relationships.
Plumbing experience strongly preferred.
Strong communication and organizational abilities.
Comfortable balancing field leadership with administrative responsibilities.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
Working knowledge of job costing, scheduling, and operational performance metrics is preferred.
Positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Leads by example and earns the respect of teammates.
Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Dedicated to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Plumbing experience strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of job costing, scheduling, and operational performance metrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Daily Branch Operations: Assist in overseeing daily branch operations, production schedules, and field activities. Help coordinate crews, warehouse operations, and material readiness. Monitor job progress and proactively address scheduling or production challenges. Ensure crews have the resources needed to complete work efficiently.
Lead and Develop Teams: Provide leadership and support to field supervisors, quality inspectors, installers, and warehouse personnel. Conduct job site visits to reinforce safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Assist with onboarding, coaching, and performance development. Promote a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture.
Drive Quality & Performance: Help maintain company quality standards and builder expectations. Review inspection results and assist in implementing corrective actions. Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce rework and improve efficiency. Monitor operational KPIs, including labor efficiency, schedule compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Build Relationships: Communicate professionally with builders, project superintendents, vendors, and internal departments. Assist in resolving field concerns quickly and professionally. Help strengthen long-term builder relationships through consistent communication and reliable execution.
Be a Hands-On Leader: Work alongside field and warehouse teams whenever needed. Assist with warehouse organization, inventory control, and operational support. Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.