Branch Operations Manager - Tampa - Soligent
Tampa, FL
About the Job
Soligent is the largest pure play solar distributor in the Americas. At Soligent, we envision a world where solar isn't just the cleanest choice for power: it's the obvious choice. Our mission is to empower homeowners and installers with a tool-set that transforms the way the world produces energy. We do this by hiring talented people, empowering our team, and being mission driven. Soligent has been featured by the White House, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, The World Economic Forum, and the Atlantic among other publications. In this role, you will see and participate in the interworking of a high growth entrepreneurial large company in a sector that changes the world.
Why Soligent?
- We are the largest business of its kind in the world. With 5,000 customers in 45 countries, Soligent is an established industry leader in solar with the fast-paced and entrepreneurial spirit of a startup.
- You will be part of a vital team at the forefront of transforming how people use energy. Drive positive change in the world while working with the best and brightest. Our executives have built and led successful billion-dollar companies.
- We invest in you. You will learn the ins and outs of solar, be exposed to roles across the company, and receive quality training.
Why You?
- Are you mission driven? At Soligent, solar is more than a job; it's our future.
- Do you see solutions where others see problems? You're not satisfied with the status quo; you constantly think about how to improve processes.
- Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty? You understand the big picture but also have an innate ability to drill down and execute with high attention to detail.
- Can you execute individually but enjoy working with a team? We support a strong culture of teamwork where it's about the collective gain. Feedback is a big part of that.
- Does your word mean everything, you take responsibility for outcomes, and are incredibly persistent? We have a culture of integrity and accountability.
- Do you connect the dots easily? You can see how your role fits in with the organization.
- Are you fun to be around and able to wear many hats? Soligent is a fast-paced entrepreneurial culture. We believe saving the world should be fun.
Looking to apply your distribution leadership experience to a purpose-driven, operationally-focused and growing distribution operations team that is making a positive impact on the world? The Soligent Branch Operations Manager will implement practices that improve the effectiveness and financial performance of the distribution center while balancing the protection of company assets and maximizing exceptional customer service.
Thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, the Branch Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate distribution activities including receiving, shipping, inventory accuracy, facility and people management. This role is also a key liaison to the local sales team, assuring world-class service and delivery.
Helps Soligent make a positive impact by:
- Managing direct and indirect reports to achieve daily KPIs while delivering excellent customer service.
- Promoting and actively maintaining a Safety-First workplace and culture.
- Working daily with local sales team members and customers to assure world-class service and order fulfillment.
- Managing all branch inventory, inbound, and outbound shipments and facility maintenance.
- Managing the Branch budget and reviewing regularly, with variance accountability.
- Managing warehouse labor, including full-time and temporary employee hours and adjusting according to established procedures and varying workloads.
- Maintaining performance records and providing feedback on performance, including coaching & disciplinary actions as needed.
- Managing the scheduling of daily transportation with logistics service providers (LTL, FedEx, UPS, etc.); ensuring preferred freight carriers are utilized and billing is completed accurately.
- Managing the scheduling and performance of the local Soligent Private Fleet and drivers.
- Coordinating with the Regional Distribution Manager to address organizational needs, equipment utilization and maintenance.
- Ensuring that operational supplies and equipment are on-hand and available at all times.
- Maintaining a high degree of inventory accuracy, facilitate daily cycle counts and periodic physical inventories to assure net-zero inventory adjustments.
- Ensuring that Distribution Center operations comply with federal, state, local, and/or company policies and regulations.
- Identifying, documenting, and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Performing other duties as assigned by manager.
Required Skills/Proficiencies:
The Branch Operations Manager must have the following skills:
- A valid state driver's license
- 5+ years of experience in a managerial role at a Distribution Center, including Transportation Management experience
- Branch operations experience preferred in a similar industry
- Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning, organization, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with direct and indirect reports, across functional departments, with external business contact
- Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Advanced understanding of KPIs and Continuous Improvement; LEAN background preferred
- Ability to operate Forklift and pass certification (existing certification preferred)
- Proven history of initiating and completing cost savings initiatives
- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
- Working knowledge of WMS & TMS systems required
- In-depth MS Office knowledge