Branch General Manager

Who we are and what we value:

ECMD is 100% employee owned with a mission to improve the lives of our employees. Founded by innovative entrepreneurs who created the modern building materials global supply chain, their passion and integrity remain the fabric of our culture. ECMD's culture is rooted in small-town, rural, southern values…we keep it real, honest, and down to earth.

ECMD partners with big-box retail and pro lumber yards customers nationwide to provide a world-class supply chain to builders, remodelers, finish carpenters, and consumers with the materials needed to complete simple projects to dream houses. By leveraging technology and the team's passion for its customers, ECMD has built a strategic integrated portfolio of 8 operating divisions: EastCoast Mouldings, Klumb Forest Products, Crown Heritage Stairs, ECMD Distribution, Arndt & Herman Building Products, Clfton Moulding Co., Madison Lumber and Falls City Lumber.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Branch General Manager is responsible for delivering financial results by creating and executing a low-cost operating platform.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for delivering P&L results and growing profitability of distribution center operations.
• Drive productivity to improve profitability, reduce waste, and manage expenses
• Meet and exceed operating budget targets annually
• Develop a safety culture that prioritizes employee safety and meets corporate objectives
• Oversee the coordination of shipments, deliveries, and inventory management to ensure orders are fulfilled on time and in full.
• Supervise and support truck drivers to ensure deliveries are made safe, efficient, and on time
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, vehicle maintenance schedules, and DOT regulations.
• Lead by example, focusing on the well-being and growth of branch employees, fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and mutual support
• Be able to make the call to ensure employee welfare (severe weather and hardships)
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to hourly employees (warehouse staff, truck drivers, and customer service), helping them grow in their roles
• Encourage open communication, active listening, and problem-solving across all levels of staff
• Create an environment that motivates employees to perform at their best while prioritizing their personal and professional development
• Meet company objectives for turnover, retention and recruiting
• Act as a problem solver for business challenges, operational inefficiencies, or employee-related issues
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize branch operations

Requirements:

• College degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in branch management or operations within the building materials or distribution industries.
• Demonstrated experience in managing P&L, operational excellence and achieving financial targets
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making and proficiency in supply chain analytics tools
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a track record of building and developing a safety culture and high-performing teams
• Other requirements:
  • Occasional travel to customer sites or vendor locations
  • Problem solver, able to quickly solve issues, and offer improvement ideas
  • Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
  • Regular and punctual attendance and ability to work weekends and holidays when necessary.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and push and pull
  • Requires ordinary conversation, hearing, and visual acuity

Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays
• MyTime (Paid Time Off)
• Bereavement Leave 
• Other benefits include access to medical, dental, vision, life and disability starting after 90 days
• 401k
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)