The Branch Manager will plan and oversee the daily operations of the organization to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.

 | DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
·         Responsible for overseeing all activities directly related to overall operations.
·         Directs and coordinates all production and distribution activities for the organization.
·         Reviews financial statements, warehouse production and expense reports, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
·         Has direct responsibility over warehouse safety, housekeeping and preventative maintenance programs.
·         Establishes and implements organizational policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with other members of management and staff members.

·         Manages staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
·         Leads, coaches, and mentors staff while managing resource allocation and staffing.
·         Develops production goals, objectives, and systems, and recommends necessary changes.
·         Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of operations and re-evaluates them for cost effectiveness.
·         Develops and promotes feedback mechanisms for employees to influence continuous improvement.
·         Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
·         Drives company initiatives
·         Communicate and collaborate with all Infra/Delta/Sugar locations to optimize results.
·         Measure productivity by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports.
·         Coordinates with other support departments such as human resources, finance, and logistics to ensure successful production operations.
·         Determine labor needs to meet sales & production goals.
·         Assists with budget preparation for operations unit.
·         Coordinates with marketing and sales departments to determine pricing, timing, and number of sales promotions, and products to be sold.
·         Performs other related duties as required.

| REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS| 
·         5-10 years management experience within an applicable industrial environment required. 
·         High School diploma/GED required, bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred. 
·         Expert knowledge of raw materials, production processes, cost, inventory and quality management, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of good required. 
·         Expert knowledge of company product(s) and their uses required. 
·         Proven ability to lead by anticipating changes, defining a strategic direction and vision for the organization, and motivating staff to achieve stated goals required. 
·         Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required. 
·         Excellent oral and written communication skills required. 
·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required. 
·         Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.