Branch Manager | Manufacturing

at  Frontline Recruitment

ABOUT US

Frontline Recruitment Group was established in 1995 and is made up of Industry specific verticals with specialist consultants working to help match great candidates with great career opportunities.

Skills & experience

• Previous experience as an Operations Manager role within manufacturing/ engineering.
• A strong operational background with an understanding of the residential construction process or the supply chain process.
• Passion for sales and exceeding customers’ expectations, in order to maximise the profitability the branch.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to lead and mentor a team of up to 30 members.
• You must be highly organised, strengths in planning, excellent attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise, along with strong problems solving skills.
• Experienced in effective negotiation and influencing skills and be commercially astute

ABOUT THE ROLE

A Branch Manager at the manufacturing facility plays a pivotal role in steering and inspiring a diverse team of highly skilled professionals, ranging from administrative staff to production team members. Your primary mission will be to oversee and enhance the core operations, the truss and frame production, ensuring it functions at peak efficiency and adheres to the highest standards to align with customer timelines. Their Branch Managers are commercially capable and are responsible for the financial and cultural indicators of their manufacturing facility. A key responsibility with this established and phenomenally successful company is to ensure they continue to offer an unrivalled service and product to their trade customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE

• Oversee all operational aspects of the branch, distribution, manufacturing, customer service, financial management, human resources, administration and sales.
• Drive initiatives that increase operational efficiencies including integrating new technologies into production processes and ensuring Australian standards adhered to.
• Plan, develop and implement strategic plans to achieve budgets, targets, company objectives and enhance the customer experience through improved product quality and service.
• Proactively manage and consistently exceed delivery schedules, maintain transparent communications with clients and uphold the company’s commitment to reliability and trust.
• Oversee stock inventory, monthly P&L reporting and annual forecasting and explore new business opportunities
• Drive a high performing team through effective leadership, coaching and training to ensure all expectations are meet.
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and further enhance the commitment to a strong WHS culture.

Skills & experience

• Previous experience as an Operations Manager role within manufacturing/ engineering.
• A strong operational background with an understanding of the residential construction process or the supply chain process.
• Passion for sales and exceeding customers’ expectations, in order to maximise the profitability the branch.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to lead and mentor a team of up to 30 members.
• You must be highly organised, strengths in planning, excellent attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise, along with strong problems solving skills.
• Experienced in effective negotiation and influencing skills and be commercially astute.