Branch Manager

Job summary

The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Guelph facility, including operations, production, sales, and financial objectives. They provide leadership to the team while ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all facility functions.

Job details

BRANCH MANAGER – GUELPH, ON BUILD A STRONG TEAM. DRIVE PERFORMANCE. LEAD THE BUSINESS. Armtec Inc. is seeking an experienced and results-driven Branch Manager to lead our Guelph, Ontario facility. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the Branch Manager has overall responsibility for the performance of the branch, including operations, production, sales and customer relationships, quality, safety, inventory, shipping and receiving, purchasing, and financial performance. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong teams, improving operations, developing customer relationships, and taking ownership of business results. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the success of the facility while working with a Canadian organization with a strong presence in the infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. WHAT YOU’LL DO As Branch Manager, you will provide leadership and direction across the facility while ensuring the branch operates safely, efficiently, and with a strong focus on customers and results. Your key responsibilities will include: * Lead and develop the team by providing clear direction, coaching, support, and accountability across customer service, production, and operations. * Own branch performance, including the development and management of the annual operating budget and achievement of operational and financial objectives. * Plan and optimize production to meet current and forecasted customer demand while maximizing the effective use of labour, materials, equipment, and capacity. * Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring employees follow company policies, safe work practices, and applicable health and safety legislation. * Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, productivity, equipment performance, product quality, working conditions, and overall operational efficiency. * Support and participate in the facility’s quality management processes and promote a culture of quality throughout the operation. WHAT YOU BRING We are looking for a collaborative leader who combines strong operational knowledge with sound business judgment and a genuine ability to lead people. The ideal candidate will bring: * A Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in business, engineering, operations management, or a related discipline is preferred. * Proven leadership and management experience in production, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or a related environment. * Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and manage operational and financial performance. * Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively address people, production, and resource challenges. * Strong customer service and relationship-management skills with a focus on maintaining and growing customer relationships. * A proactive, self-motivated leadership style with the confidence to make decisions, take initiative, and drive results. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization. * Strong team-building skills and a demonstrated ability to engage, coach, and develop employees. WHY JOIN ARMTEC? At Armtec, we recognize that our success depends on the people who make it happen. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package along with opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career. Our offering includes: * Competitive salary * Company-paid extended health, dental, and vision benefits * Employee and Family Assistance Program * Life insurance and AD&D coverage * Wellness program * Free onsite parking * Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities * The opportunity to lead a facility and have a direct impact on its people, customers, and business performance If you are an experienced operational leader who enjoys developing people, improving performance, and taking ownership of results, we’d like to hear from you. Armtec Inc. is one of Canada’s largest manufacturers of steel drainage and highway construction products. Armtec Inc. is a member of the WGI Westman Group of companies, a dynamic entrepreneurial group of companies who values safety, health, community, relationships, growth and fiscal responsibility. This is for an existing vacancy. Disclosure: Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organisational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE READ CAREFULLY By submitting your application you agree to the following: The information contained on this application is accurate, complete and up-to-date to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment or because for my dismissal. If hired, I agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Company, including serving an initial probationary period. I provide my consent for this information to be used and/or disclosed in accordance with the Westman Group Privacy Code. WGI Westman Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and section process. We thank all applicants for their interest. 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What you’ll do

The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Guelph facility, including operations, production, sales, and financial objectives. They provide leadership to the team while ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all facility functions.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in business, engineering, or operations management. Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment is required, along with strong business acumen and relationship-management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Extended health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Wellness program
• Free onsite parking
• Professional growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Production Planning · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Team building · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Operational management
• Production planning
• Budgeting
• Financial performance management
• Safety culture
• Continuous improvement
• Customer relationship management
• Team building
• Coaching
• Problem-solving
• Analytical skills
• Manufacturing processes
• Resource management
• Communication skills
• Shipping And Receiving
• Continuous Development
• Operational Efficiency
• Relationship Management
• Accountability
• Business Results
• Self-Motivation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Balanced Budgeting
• Business Acumen
• Management
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Customer Demand Planning
• Disabilities
• Sales
• Highway Construction
• Problem Solving
• Legislation
• Manufacturing Processes
• Operating Budget
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Proactivity
• Purchasing
• Quality Management
• Safety Culture
• Team Building
• Product Quality (QA/QC)

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Engineering
• Logistics
• Branch Manager
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• Financial and Insurance Services Branch managers
• Financial Managers

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