Branch Manager chez Gulf Distributing Holdings Company LLC

Gulf Distributing Company of Alabama - Alexandria, AL - Branch Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Branch Manager directs the daily operations and ensures the smooth functioning of the facility. The Branch Manager will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities at the location, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Team Management: Leading and supervising a team of employees, including hiring, training, and evaluating their performance. Motivating and inspiring your team to achieve their goals and maintain a positive work environment.
2. Sales and Customer Service: Developing and implementing sales strategies to maximize revenue and market share. Building strong relationships with customers, addressing their inquiries and concerns, and ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
3. Logistics and Distribution: Overseeing the logistics and distribution processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery of beer products to customers. Coordinating with transportation providers, optimizing routes, and implementing efficient warehouse practices.
4. Compliance and Safety: Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Implementing safety protocols and practices to maintain a secure work environment for employees and prevent accidents.
5. Continuous Improvement: Identifying areas for improvement within the distribution center, such as process optimization, technology implementation, or employee training. Striving for operational excellence and finding innovative solutions to enhance overall efficiency.
6. Willingly completes other duties as assigned to meet the strategic and operational and financial objectives of GDH.

Supervision

1. Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management-level staff at the branch.
2. Oversees the daily workflow of the branch.
3. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
4. Manages discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
5. Uses strengths-based supervision so each person supervised comes to know his/her own strengths and weaknesses and uses strengths in day-to-day work.
6. Ensures that each employee supervised has opportunities for personal and professional growth.
7. Provides clear expectations for each supervised staff.
8. Models� adherence to GDH�s Mission and Values and holds staff accountable for knowing and practicing the values.
9. Completes coaching regularly of supervised staff and annual a performance evaluation on due date.
10. Provides direct supervision to the Operations Managers, Warehouse Managers, Delivery Managers, and other operations staff as assigned.

Learning Organization and Staff Training

1. Actively participates in internal and external training opportunities.
2. Exhibits enthusiasm for learning and personal growth.

Community Partnership

1. Represents GDH Values and follows GDH Values within the community at all times.

Technology

1. Effectively uses office equipment (copiers, fax machines, scanners), a personal computer and Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Explorer.

• Efficiently uses operations management software, including VIP.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Preferred bachelor�s degree in business administration, Logistics, Engineering, or another industry-related field required.
2. At least 10 -years of industry-related experience including three years in upper management required.
3. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with transportation management software. Prior use of VIP or similar software package.
4. Highly organized, detail oriented.
5. Access to reliable transportation. If driving an automobile while on company business, must possess a valid driver�s license in your state of residence and auto insurance. Must be able to pass a background check, MVR, and drug screen.
6. Demonstrated ability to

• Work effectively with internal and external individuals, including other professionals in the community.
• Work effectively as a member of the leadership team.
• Effectively communicate to various internal and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media.
• Manage time and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Frequently (50%+ of time) required to walk and talk or hear.
2. Occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel object, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
3. Frequently (50%+ of time) lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
4. Frequently (50%+ of time) Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
5. Occasionally (less than 25% of time) exposed to moving mechanical equipment and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
6. Frequently (more than 50% of time) travel throughout the GDH sites
7. Occasional (less than 25% of time) weekend and/or overtime work, primarily at start-up or when taking on new business.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Gulf Distributing Holdings, LLC is committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.