Branch Manager - Kansas City - Reading Truck

A Branch Manager at Reading Truck leads the day-to-day operations of the facility, which includes overseeing personnel, safety, quality, production and driving financial success. This role has regular interaction with Materials, Production Scheduling, Estimating, Finance, Engineering, Human Resources, Sales and Customers.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Direct and manage all Branch operations - including safety, quality, production, maintenance, shipping and receiving
• Track operational metrics to support continuous improvement in the facility
• Manage Branch P&L ensuring profitability month over month
• Achieve financial goals by implementing effective systems for capital expenditures, operating expenditures and overhead
• Manage production and shipment schedules to meet customer due dates
• Implement/manage visual management initiatives
• Facilitate training to accomplish the company goals and objectives
• Manage and assist in the development of hourly and salary team members
• Interface with sales to provide customer focused solutions
• Maintain current customers and suggest new customer targets within local/regional jurisdiction

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Business, Industrial Systems, Manufacturing) is preferred
• Five (5) years of management experience is required
• Ten (10) years of experience in a customized operations setting such as truck equipment or up-fit industry
• Well-versed in implementation of Lean Manufacturing and 5S

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For other career opportunities, please visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers

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