Warehouse Assistant Branch Manager
About The Position
Spectra Gutter Systems is seeking a hands-on Assistant Branch Manager to help lead warehouse, fabrication, and distribution operations at its Austin, Texas branch. This working leadership position combines daily team direction with direct involvement in material handling, equipment operation, inventory management, and customer order fulfillment. The Assistant Branch Manager works alongside a team of five, coordinates floor activities, maintains quality and safety standards, and ensures customer orders are accurately prepared for delivery or pickup. The role also assumes responsibility for branch operations when the Branch Manager is unavailable. The position operates primarily in an active warehouse and fabrication environment, working around forklifts and operating machinery. Physical activities include prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, lifting, loading, unloading, and handling coil and other materials.
Requirements
- Hands-on forklift operating experience, including loading, unloading, and moving materials.
- Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, fabrication, distribution, or similar industrial operations.
- Knowledge of receiving, inventory handling, order fulfillment, and shipping processes.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and operate fabrication equipment.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
- Strong communication, organizational, and basic computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of relevant warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial operations experience.
- Previous experience as a working lead, warehouse supervisor, or assistant manager.
- Experience with metal fabrication, coil handling, or building materials distribution.
- Customer service, order entry, or payment-processing experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily receiving, inventory storage, order preparation, loading, and shipping activities.
- Participate in warehouse and fabrication work, including forklift operation, coil handling and preparation, material movement, and equipment operation.
- Fabricate one-piece offset components using established machinery and procedures.
- Maintain an organized warehouse, ensure materials are properly stored, and accurately record inventory movements.
- Inspect incoming materials and outgoing products for quality, condition, and quantity; verify every customer order at the dock before loading or release.
- Assign daily work, monitor progress, and train employees on equipment operation, material handling, and established branch procedures.
- Reinforce safe work practices, lead required safety meetings, and participate in equipment and facility inspections.
- Assist customers with product inquiries, order entry, pickups, deliveries, and payment processing.
- Oversee branch activities in the Branch Manager’s absence, including customer service, employee coordination, and opening and closing procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
