Branch Operations Manager

Manage and coordinate staff and operations of inside sales, warehouse, inventory, seal repair, assembly, and procurement to achieve timely production of quality products at the most economical cost and proper quantities.  Develop and coordinate a work force capable of meeting the operating procedures to facilitate the physical distribution of product. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develops and monitors operating procedures in order processing, inventory control, customer service, seal repair, assembly, etc. and personnel training.
• Handles incoming telephone, fax, mail orders and inquires on a variety of subject matters such as pricing information and quotations, part identification, application recommendations, delivery dates, change orders and seal repair service.
• Interprets and implements company policies.
• Manage inventory management system to optimize customer order requirements while maintaining capacity utilization and the lowest level of inventory.
• Authorizes substitute part numbers.
• Achieve monthly forecasts, backlog management, and on-time delivery.
• Manage annual operating budgets. 
• Oversees the maintenance of building, equipment, grounds, etc.
• Provide assurance that safety, health and environmental rules and regulations are met or exceeded.
• Additional duties as required by the business.
• Responsible for all HSE compliance duties. 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Undergraduate degree in a Business-related field or equivalent work experience preferred. 
• 1-2 years of related experience in inventory and material management and distribution practices. 
• Experience with ERP policies and practices. 
• Must have 3-5 years of supervisory experience to include supervising a diverse workforce.
• Effective written and verbal business communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels.
• Experience working in a diverse environment with a global company is a plus.
• Must be hands on with technical knowledge of assembly processes. 
• Mechanically minded individual.
• Experience with mechanical seals and rotating experience a big plus.
• Experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industries highly desirable. 

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. 

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