THE HIRING COMPANY

Our client believes in creating healthier lives, healthier communities, and a healthier planet. Their associates have created a rich and proud legacy that goes back well over 100 years, and today, they are a global team across 21 countries. This organization invests in the whole person so that you can build your future along with theirs.

CULTURE

• Company is committed to empowering associates to live our shared values and provide opportunities for our associates to grow and celebrate being part of a winning team.
• Company believes that investing in their associates is vital--they are empowering their teams to embrace diversity of thought, solve problems faster, and create innovative solutions that meet their customers' needs now and into the future.

LOCATION

• The Branch Manager will work from our client’s Kent, WA location. This is an in-office position.

OFFERED TO YOU

• Competitive salary, bonus, 401(k) match, strong bonus, and excellent benefits! The company rewards associates for high performance.
• A diverse organization made up of 5K extraordinary associates, welcoming every race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and background. Additionally, recruiting and supporting veterans is a priority.
• A culture is built on a core value of respect — respect for each other, customers, business partners, communities, and our planet.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE COMPANY

• Reporting to the District Operations Manager, the Plant Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management to all areas of the branch to ensure growth and company goals are met.

DAY IN THE LIFE

• Accountable for the production costs, branch revenues and branch growth goals.
• Direct the activities to include any or all of the branch associates, including 25 route drivers
• Train, coach and motivate route drivers to ensure customer satisfaction and associates safety.
• Maintain a positive, proactive working environment by developing an annual operating plan.
• Maintain production and inventory records.
• Provide weekly/monthly reports as required.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable local, state, federal and company policies and procedures.
• Note, Branch Manager is required to be onsite at 5:30 am daily (M-F).

IDEAL PROFILE

• HS or equivalent diploma required, BA/ BS Degree preferred
• 3 years supervisory management experience in a distribution environment (B2B). Preferable food and/or beverage delivery and sales to retailers (stores, gas stations, etc.)
• Proven history of effectively managing, developing and training direct reports to support the company vision, goals and objectives.
• Strong knowledge of financials, financial analysis and Profit & Loss, at the Branch Manager level.
• Ability to listen and respond to information effectively and influence decision makers.
• Strong sales techniques, communications, negotiation and customer service skills.
• History that includes innovation and creativity in the workplace. 
• Ability to meet and adhere to Company Driver Qualification Policy.
• CDL/Class B license preferred, not required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Currently reside within a reasonable daily commute to the Branch in Kent, WA or willing to relocate.