Branch Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Action-oriented contributor with a background creating and implementing plans that advance business success.
• Enjoys working with people from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of order entry, data research, and computer skills needed to support customers and suppliers.
• Proficiency in truck routing protocols and hazardous-material shipping, with a comprehensive understanding of DOT regulations and FDA compliance requirements.
• Thorough understanding of products, services, and associated technologies, or curiosity and readiness to learn.
• Experience guiding a team of two or more associates and supporting professional development through coaching, accountability, and performance reviews.
• Ability to read, analyze, and foster understanding of business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to perform calculations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in supply chain management, logistics management, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft or Google Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Review safety events and recommend improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain alignment with regulatory requirements, training, records, and company policies.
• Provide guidance and support to direct reports in accordance with company policies and values.
• Partner with Human Resources on staffing, recruitment, and inclusive retention strategies.
• Support business effectiveness and team professional growth.
• Coordinate hiring, training, and performance coaching, and help resolve concerns.
• Ensure customers receive excellent service and timely, courteous follow-up.
• Support the accuracy of sales paperwork, inventory management, and branch shipments.
• Maintain required DOT inspection reports and manifests; verify and release tickets and other driver-support documentation.
• Review and submit DOT documentation, vehicle condition reports, drivers’ hours-of-service records, route efficiency information, and completion reports accurately and on time.
• Improve daily distribution operations through continuous improvement.
• Prepare load sheets, delivery tickets, and manifests; communicate customer needs and ensure loads are accurate and complete.
• Coordinate distribution and sales activities, plan truck loads and routing schedules, communicate goals, and coordinate team responsibilities.
• Collaborate on or adjust work schedules and procedures to meet delivery schedules.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to coach the team and maintain a functional, welcoming facility.
• Use TRIPS and monthly dashboards to guide daily routing and business decisions.
• Support scheduling of preventative maintenance for the facility and vehicle fleet.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement of safety and quality programs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• 14-week paid childbirth benefit
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• Floating holidays
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
• Benefits begin after 30 days of employment