What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Operations Manager position at Singer Industrial?
Foster Hose & Fittings is looking for a Branch Operations Manager to lead our tenured family of employees. Most of our employees have between 10 and 30 years with us. If you prefer not to be just an Employee Number, but an active decision maker with a company that has been in business since 1928 please continue reading.
Singer Industrial is one of America’s largest Industrial Distributors with a North American footprint of approximately 100 locations with over 1,400 employees. Singer Industrial strives to efficiently improve customer productivity with innovative industrial solutions, while providing employee growth and opportunity. We serve a diverse market portfolio including petrochemical, oil/gas, food & beverage, OE equipment, marine, MRO, construction, rental supply, power generation and mining. We do this with a robust line of fluid power, hose & fittings, belts, seals & gaskets, pneumatic and automation products, and services.
Job Summary
The Branch Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day operations and strategic direction in a manufacturing and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends process improvements. They should have a collaborative nature and be passionate about customer service.
Duties/Responsibilities
Singer Industrial is one of America’s largest Industrial Distributors with a North American footprint of approximately 100 locations with over 1,400 employees. Singer Industrial strives to efficiently improve customer productivity with innovative industrial solutions, while providing employee growth and opportunity. We serve a diverse market portfolio including petrochemical, oil/gas, food & beverage, OE equipment, marine, MRO, construction, rental supply, power generation and mining. We do this with a robust line of fluid power, hose & fittings, belts, seals & gaskets, pneumatic and automation products, and services.
Job Summary
The Branch Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day operations and strategic direction in a manufacturing and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends process improvements. They should have a collaborative nature and be passionate about customer service.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Set daily/weekly, monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
- Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
- Ensure effective employee relations.
- Adhere and enforce all safety guidelines and company standards.
- Ensure all products are assembled in accordance with product specifications.
- Works with cross functional teams such as sales, production, purchasing, customer service, and quality
- Submit reports on production and sales while maintaining inventory levels and appropriate controls.
- Oversee warehouse operations.
- Communicate with senior management for branch level needs on equipment, manpower and inventory.
- Minimum of 2 years of Production Manager or similar role experience
- Proven ability to develop and motivate team members
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Process Improvement
- Understanding of warehouse and bill of materials
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
- Experience with hose, rubber and/or fluid power distribution a plus
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production environment
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably Prophet 21)
