Branch Operations Manager

Veseris • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Manage personnel, facilities and operations related activities in a cost-efficient manner at the branch level. Responsible for regulatory, health and safety compliance at the facility.

Requirements

• Demonstrated skills required in previous job.
• Strong interpersonal skills in coaching and team building with all levels of people in the organization.
• High level of decision-making ability, balancing customers needs and company objectives.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload.
• Leadership abilities that are recognized by peers and subordinates.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of chemical distribution.
• Demonstrates leadership in meeting challenges, welcomes change for process improvement.
• Ability to translate strategies into tactics for branch staff.
• Listens first, listens well, then takes appropriate action.
• Pro-actively removes barriers preventing employees from succeeding.
• Recognizes those who sacrifice for the good of the organization.
• Ability to communicate well with agencies and public having interest in our organization.
• Demonstrated skills in hiring decisions by using Targeted Selection program; complete course within 12 months of entry into management position.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills; to enhance current skill level complete. Management Tactics 1-2-3 program within 24 months of entry into management position.
• Demonstrated financial management skills; to enhance current skill level complete “Understanding Financial Statements” within 18 months of entry into management position.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical distribution facility operation.
• In-depth knowledge of Local, State and Federal regulations affecting facilities in area of responsibility.
• HazMat certified, Hazwoper Certified
• 3-5 years experience in operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Working knowledge of governmental requirements related to the chemical industry; i.e. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, etc. or demonstrated ability to attain such knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily safe, efficient, legal and economical operation of all warehouse, repack, bulk handling, laboratory and transportation activities.
• Implement corporate policy on health and safety, environmental affairs and operations standards at the branch level to include all training, documentation and records.
• Support sales efforts consistent with corporate and regulatory compliance, health, safety and environmental affairs.
• Implement and manage branch health and safety program and conduct safety audits in conjunction with Area Operations Manager or Regulatory Manager.
• Implement branch regulatory compliance program.
• Responsible for maintenance, upkeep and housekeeping of facility, buildings, equipment and fleet.
• Develop budget and operating plans in coordination with sales and area management.
• Maintain close security and control over physical operations and branch buildings, tank farms, grounds and equipment.
• Responsible for meeting customer requirements in a cost effective manner using appropriate risk management in fulfilling orders.
• Participate in the negotiation of labor contracts.
• Manage salary plan, personnel development, hiring, promoting and termination.
• Manage drug testing and Medical surveillance program.
• Participate in plant and equipment specifications.
• Consult on environmental projects.
• Manage outside legal environmental and consulting services.
• Develop training criteria for branch staff.
• Participate in Local Emergency Planning Committee and industry organizations.
• Responsible for cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Properly manage warehouse, repack & transportation function through UVX2000 System.
• Manage company quality process at local level.
• Complete inspections and paperwork associated with hazardous waste generation and waste pickup transport.
• Assisting where necessary the development of solutions to daily customer service problems.
• Managing the complex area of environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Personnel performance evaluations and selecting appropriate course of corrective action.
• Long and short-term planning to ensure cost efficient and effective customer service levels.
• Approval of new SKU’s into system (Bulk and Repack).
• Deployment of assets to meet customer requirement.
• Development, promotion and relocation of operations personnel.
• Repair, remodel and upgrading of facilities.
• Responsible for training health and safety programs for operations personnel.
• Vendor selection for facility and equipment needs.
• Represent VWR in community affairs situations.
• Solve customer service problems.
• Responsible for hiring, promotion, and terminating of operations personnel.
• Maintenance of building and equipment.
• Warehouse, production, transportation decisions.

What This Job Offers

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