Branch Operations Lead

Opportunity Information:

Reports to Branch Operations Manager and Assistant Branch Operations Manager

General Duties Assists Branch Operations Management in leading daily warehouse operations.

Essential Functions Spends seventy percent of time directly supervising five or more associates in warehouse and delivery in accordance with Manager in Training Job Description's Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Participates in supporting teammates in their training opportunities, enabling immediate application to daily work. Keeps current on all required training. Confers with Assistant Manager and/or Manager to ensure coordination of warehouse activities. Works closely with Assistant and Branch Manager to learn all functions of Branch Management, including but not limited to; operations, staffing, training, branch assets, expense management, budgeting, etc. Maintains daily workflow for delivery orders.

During peak business hours, assists associates working in warehouse and as delivery drivers. Ensures replenishment orders and returned merchandise are processed according to Company standards.

Participates in planning personnel safety, training and plant protection activities.

Ensures safety procedures are followed and makes recommendations regarding safety. Understands vehicle and workers’ compensation reporting and documentationprocedures.

Reviews, understands, and follows branch procedures, serving as a role model to ensure compliance by all teammates.

Reports violations of policies and procedures and safety concerns to manager. Maintains a customer service oriented philosophy in all conduct of self and teammates.

Ensures operations procedures are followed for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.

Recommends improvements to procedures. Informs assistant manger and/or manager of physical condition of warehouse and equipment. Ensures needed repairs are known and performed.

Submits requisitions for equipment replacement if needed.

NonEssential Functions Uses company vehicle to delvier products and equipment to customers in a safe and courteous manner. Minimum Years of Related

Experience 6 Months - 1 Year Work Experience Required Previous warehouse experience, including leading or planning the work of other teammates.

Must meet all applicable state-specific drivers license requirements prior to driving a company vehicle to perform delivery duties. Page 2 of 3 JOB DESCRIPTION FOR: JOB LEVEL Level 4 - Non-Exempt - Lead Branch Operations Lead FLSA CLASSIFICATION NON-EXEMPT EEO CATEGORY Semi-skilled REVISION DATE 06/06/14 Skills & Abilities Required Demonstrated self-starter and a motivated individual, willing to learn new skills and gain knowledge about all aspects of branch operations. Requires demonstrated organizational, supervisory, and time management skills.

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; able to provide direction and instruction to other teammates.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation policies, procedures and work instructions.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Preferred Experience or Skills & Abilities Bilingual skills are preferred Powered lift equipment certification preferred Education Level Associates Degree, or equivalent experience Certification Requirement Language Requirement Decision Making Scope Occasionally makes significant decisions within the standards of the position. Is primarily guided by established policy and procedures.

Questions and problems that fall outside of standard operating procedures are referred to supervisor. Contacts With Others/ Supervision Limited primarily to their department. May involve minimal interaction with external contacts. Follows established routines under close supervision. Use of Confidential Data Occasionally has access to and utilizes proprietary or confidential data.

Location Type: On-Site Pay Range: USD $19.00 - USD $25.25 /Hr.