Job Description
Job Title
Lead Branch Operations Manager
About Our Client
Our client is a U.S.-based, privately held industrial manufacturer specializing in advanced synthetic and wire-rope systems for critical lifting and rigging applications. Established in the 1980s and headquartered in the Northeast, the organization has grown steadily with eight production sites and a global dealer and distributor network spanning 80+ countries.
They are known for engineering lightweight, high-strength synthetic lifting technologies used across sectors such as construction, power generation, utilities, infrastructure, marine, and industrial manufacturing.
Following a recent strategic consolidation that unified several respected legacy brands under one group, the business is now focused on expanding its commercial footprint and strengthening its regional sales organization. The company is backed by a strong ownership structure and has experienced significant growth within its synthetic rope division.
Job Description
Lead all branch operations with full accountability for financial performance, profitability, and operational success.
Develop and execute strategic plans that align local objectives with broader organizational goals.
Oversee manufacturing, customer service, sales support, quality, safety, inventory, and administrative functions.
Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, quality improvement, and waste reduction.
Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to production, customer satisfaction, safety, and profitability.
Foster collaboration between operational and commercial teams to maximize customer success and revenue growth.
Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and local market partners to strengthen the business presence within the region.
Identify opportunities for organic growth, process enhancements, and operational scalability.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and employees while promoting accountability and engagement.
Champion a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and customer-focused execution.
Manage organizational change initiatives while maintaining strong team morale and performance.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
5+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing, industrial distribution, or operations-driven environment.
Demonstrated responsibility for site-level financial performance, budgeting, and operational metrics.
Experience managing multiple departments and leading cross-functional teams.
Strong commercial acumen combined with operational leadership capabilities.
Proven ability to improve processes, implement operational improvements, and drive measurable business results.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or related methodologies is highly preferred.
Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership.
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Prior experience in lifting solutions, rigging, crane products, industrial equipment, or related technical industries is advantageous but not required.
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent leadership experience within a technical manufacturing environment.
What's on Offer
Competitive base salary and performance-based incentive opportunity.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement savings program with company contribution.
Paid vacation and company holidays.
Career advancement opportunities within a growing industrial organization.
High visibility role with direct impact on business performance and future expansion.
Full-time, onsite leadership position based in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.
If you are a driven sales professional with experience in industrial or technical products and a desire to contribute to a growing, innovative team, we encourage you to apply today.
Contact Erin Mundy
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $110,000–$135,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Administrative Skillsunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Business Skillsunmatched
- Change Managementunmatched
- Coachingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Craneunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Customer Satisfactionunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Distribution Operationsunmatched
- Distribution Servicesunmatched
- Industrial Managementunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Lean Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Metricsunmatched
- Operational Improvementunmatched
- Operations Managementunmatched
- Operations Processesunmatched
- Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
- Performance Managementunmatched
- Performance Metricsunmatched
- Power Generationunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Profit & Lossunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Regional Salesunmatched
- Revenue Growthunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Sales Supportunmatched
- Six Sigmaunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
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