Branch Manager

Walashek•Charleston, SC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall operation, functionality, profitability and administrative requirements for the branch assigned. The Branch Manager will be accountable for the functional, administrative, financial, business, and broad company objectives within their assigned branch to include facilities, assets, and employees. In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy and management/leadership of hourly/ salary staff of the entire branch. This position reports directly to the Regional Manager and President as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
At least 10 years of management in the ship repair industry
Must have a background of industrial work and knowledge of different production and process plants
Industrial sales experience
Familiar with industrial safety and quality assurance
Familiar with Maritime safety and quality assurance
Background in traveling overseas and interrelating with foreign militaries, state dept, travel procedures and regulations
Familiarity with NAVSEA and a history of dealing with them
Experience working on Navy ships
Experience working with ABS or NBIC repair criteria
Possess a valid driver's license
Ability to obtain a passport
Ability to Gain Access to Controlled Areas (Badging)
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Attention to detail and problem solving skills
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
Must have strong work ethic, be se1f-motivated, and able to multitask
Strong computer skills and proficient in all Microsoft Office suite applications; smart phone skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines
Basic understanding of Accounts Payable and Receivable to include invoicing
Experience with staffing and people management
Experience in promoting process improvement
Experience in managing profitability, financial planning and strategy
Ability to read and understand drawings/ blueprints
Ability to understand and administer OSHA, ABS Classification guidelines, USCG, NAVSEA and SOLAS requirements
Familiarization of labor laws and the ability to understand federal acquisition regulations and other applicable federal and state laws
Must have demonstrated ability to motivate employees and build a solid functioning team
Ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-2-year time span
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures
Commitment to company values, policies and procedures and safety program

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in an engineering or related field

Responsibilities

Identify and develop new opportunities.
Develop and deliver multiple projects from concept through completion using a team whose sole focus is obtaining the corporate goals.
Provide corporate support regarding assigned regions job assignments, budget and current projects.
Supports human resource and corporate objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; participate in audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
Meets financial objectives by forecasting program requirements; preparing an annual budget for assigned program; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Develop and disperse project budgets to Superiors and Subordinates.
Investigate deviances in man/hour projections and revenue projections to determine cause (change in scope, poor performance, other) to minimize exposure or recognize source of additional revenue.
Perform an overall job analysis with Production and Estimating Departments to review performance and establish standards for future work.
Communicate with leadership, provide updates as required and complete all required reports.