Branch Manager

The Branch Manager is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and resource stewardship for a high-volume store in Florence, AL. This role is accountable for driving timely and impactful improvements to the operating environment and for delivering performance at or above expectations for service, sales, cost, safety, and quality. The goals of this role are to manage structured change and combine long-term thinking with near term actions and decisions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Successful candidates’ leadership and commitment to their team by taking direct responsibility for the safety of the people who work in your business, build trust and value the experience of the team around them and look to develop the people, sets high expectations for self and others, is a change agent and an effective communicator, is comfortable frequently interacting with senior leaders, and shows personal resilience. This position reports to the Regional Manager.

• Foster a culture, including ways of working and behaviors, that is congruent with our mission, values, and success model
• Establish and maintain a business plan and operating budget for corporate management approval
• Oversee the activities of the sales department and product distribution 
• Identify and implement ways of working that make lean thinking and employee engagement a way of life in the plant
• Take responsibility for the safety and security of the people who work in our business, the products we supply to customers, and the company’s physical assets; identify, assess, and address any immediate safety and security issues
• Drive simplification efforts within the site, particularly those manufacturing activities “draining” the operations cost structure
• Maintain environments that influence how we feel physically and mentally at work and reflect attention to detail not only in the quality of our output, but in our daily productive routines
• Reduce costs of goods measured as savings year-to-year including direct labor and overhead
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance measured in our QA Index and Right First Time
• Develop and train leadership and technical groups
• Provides tactical direction as needed for all operations groups

• Bachelor's degree in business management, business administration, or related field required; M.B.A. preferred
• Five years of related experience required
• Minimum of 5 years in people management role
• Experience overseeing operational and financial metrics
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.