Branch Manager

JB Poindexter & Co • Kansas City, MO

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The Branch Manager leads the day-to-day operations of a RTE facility, which includes overseeing people, safety, quality, production and driving financial success. This role has regular interaction with Materials, Production Scheduling, Estimating, Finance, Engineering, Human Resources, Sales and Customers.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of management experience is required
• Ten (10) years of experience in a customized operations setting such as truck equipment or up-fit industry, or similar experience
• Well-versed in implementation of Lean Manufacturing and 5S
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office; Excel skills should be intermediate to advanced
• Comfortable reading, interpreting and understanding financial statements, such as profit & loss statements and balance sheets

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Business, Industrial Systems, Manufacturing) is preferred
• Demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage Branch operations for safety, quality, delivery, production, maintenance, shipping and receiving
• Track operational metrics to support continuous improvement in the facility, including, but not limited to the areas of safety, quality, delivery, material cost, inventory dollars, labor productivity and employee morale
• Manage Branch P&L ensuring profitability month over month
• Achieve financial goals by implementing effective systems for capital expenditures, operating expenditures and overhead
• Manage production and shipment schedules to meet customer due dates
• Implement/manage visual management initiatives
• Ensure all company-wide programs, initiatives, policies and procedures are implemented and maintained and that required expectations are met
• Facilitate training to accomplish the company goals and objectives
• Manage and assist in the development of hourly and salary team members
• Interface with sales to provide customer focused solutions
• Maintain current customers and suggest new customer targets within local/regional jurisdiction
• Responsibility for one or more cost center; plus responsibility for profit & loss statement with revenues $10 MM - $30 MM

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tools Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager