Distribution Branch Manager

Position Summary :

The Branch Manager is responsible for directing and managing all facility operations regarding safety, sales, transactional quality, inventory accuracy, customer service, facility maintenance, employee relations, and productivity.

Job Skills and Responsibilities :

• Create and maintain thorough training, inspection, corrective action, and tone focusing on a safe work environment.
• Total P&L responsibility. Develop and control profits, plans, and budgets.
• Understand, promote, adapt, and lead the business’ overall 80 / 20 philosophy at the Service Center level.
• Consistently recruit, mentor, and develop new and existing talent through engaging leadership.
• Elaborate and implement strategies for the Service Center's development focusing on achieving local, regional, and organizational goals.
• Direct and manage facility operations for sales, customer service, transaction quality, inventory accuracy, facility maintenance, pick, pack, load and logistics.
• Coordinate and measure daily facility activities and functions to ensure defined customer service and transaction accuracy metrics are achieved.
• Create process maps, and establish and drive compliance to internal Standard Operating Procedures.
• Measure performance using metrics against pre-defined goals in safety, transaction accuracy, inventory accuracy, equipment inspection, PM, and other administrative areas.
• Resolve issues within the paper / product / material flow and implement procedures to ensure that transactions flow accurately 100% of the time.
• Perform or oversee all administrative duties, including but not limited to facility and equipment maintenance and repair, OSHA requirements, control of fuel, and P-card purchases.
• Coordinate with functional support departments to drive profitable sales, ensure an efficient and supportive supply chain, develop a productive workforce, and maintain financial accounting integrity.
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses but never at the expense of safety.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

NECESSARY SKILLS, BACKGROUND, AND ABILITIES :

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THE POSITION :

Benefits

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Fencing Supply Group employees give a lot, and we offer benefits that fit their needs. We provide industry-leading coverage and benefits to our people and their qualified family members, including :

About Merchants Metals

We’re one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fence systems in North America. With 35 distribution center locations, four manufacturing facilities, and a 60-year legacy of providing quality fencing and accessories, Merchants Metals remains the contractor and architect choice for excellence. Our complete line of products includes perimeter security solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.

Why Join the Merchants Metals Team?

Our core values are in seven basic principles : Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Transparency, Empowerment, and Teamwork. Our employees are part of a culture that values and promotes personal growth and development. We understand that to be a market leader; we must be committed not only to our products but also to our people. We are committed to growing our employees and want our people to feel their time with Merchants Metals is an investment in their future. Our talent helps make Merchants Metals the first name in fence solutions.