Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Exceeded Sales Goal, Forecasting, Manufacturing, OSHA, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Production Schedule, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Set Goals, Staff Requirements, Team Player, Time Management, Workflow Analysis
The Branch Manager position is responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing functions are performed in a timely, cost-effective manner consistent with established procedures and for overseeing all activities related to the manufacturing of company's various product lines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and direct production and indirect activities to meet or exceed established production goals in a cost-effective manner
- Forecast staffing needs to meet demands of the business and staff team accordingly
- Design, develop, and implement processes that increase yield and/or improve quality
- Perform workflow analysis and develop methods for the production team to meet production schedules
- Develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, and programs to improve safety, productivity, and profitability
- Implement and maintain OSHA and company programs and standards
- Ensure employees have the required safety training and are consistently working in a safe manner; develop and implement safety programs to reduce accidents and injuries
- Work cooperatively to address organizational needs, equipment utilization and maintenance
- Lead, communicate, and coach to cultivate a motivated associate environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership
- Ensure operational supplies are always on hand and available
- Prepare all required reports and correspondence regarding production operations
- Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
- Communicate with cross-functional teams (engineering, customer service, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues