What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Manager position at Dexter Axle?
Overview
Dexter, a premier manufacturer and distributor of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts and accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets, has an opportunity for a Branch Manager at our distribution facility located in Mt. Pleasant, TX.
Dexter, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, employs over 3,800 people in the U.S. and Canada, operates 20 manufacturing facilities, and distributes trailer parts and accessories through over 30 company-owned distribution locations. Dexter has achieved its many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. Dexter is a wholly owned subsidiary of DexKo Global, Inc.
Founded in 1960 by Leonard Dexter, Dexter is recognized as a progressive industry leader providing quality products manufactured in the U.S. and Canada, employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes. Through company-owned distribution, Dexter excels in providing customers with the best in value by delivering the trailer parts you need when you need them. With over 30 warehouses nationwide and thousands of trailer parts in stock, we help our customers get the job done quickly and correctly.
For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dexteraxle.com.
Dexter offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Dexter’s benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage daily plan to exceed expectations for productivity and accuracy.
- Develop, manage, and nurture new business accounts and partnerships to accomplish profit and sales goals.
- Pro-actively identify and remain actively involved in critical situations that can impact operations and service to customers.
- Lead and develop sales and warehouse team to deliver unparalleled customer service.
- Managing facility and team in line with growth, profitability, security, regulatory compliance, and other operating objectives.
- Ensure implementation of operational budgets are in accordance with established spending guidelines.
- Provide direction and communicate company goals and objectives, along with detailed instruction when necessary.
- Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention and employee involvement regarding a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization.
- All other job duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Responsibilities include employment decisions, disciplinary actions, writing and conducting performance evaluations, recognition, objective setting and associate development; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 5 years distribution experience managing a large warehouse.
- 2 years sales experience
- P & L management
- Experience with team supervision and direct reports.
