Job Summary

The Branch Manager is to coordinate branch activities through planning with departments to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day branch operations; direct and oversee staff to ensure on- time delivery and quality customer service to support the achievement of sales and productivity goals
• Hiring and training qualified candidates, conduct performance evaluations, coaching and corrective actions
• Implement cost effective systems of control over operating expenditures and labor
• Monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace and/or modify facilities and equipment when necessary
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs as needed
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel
• Promote achievement of quality standards and performance improvement
• Work with all departments to improve processes throughout the organization
• Establish goals and align metrics to business strategies
• Performs other duties assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or at least five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment preferably specific to the pump industry
• Strong understanding of P&L
• Excellent people/communication skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to coordinate workflow, including scheduling work in multiple departments