Summary: Under the limited supervision of the General Manager, and while being developed into a General Manager, directs, manages and coordinates all Branch functions including procurement, production, warehousing, distribution, sales, collections, and accounting/reporting/administration. In an administration hands-on fashion, manages the organization to meet or exceed objectives by performing the following principal/essential accountabilities personally or through subordinate staff. Support the Core Values and Strategic plan of BakeMark. Hands-on, role manages to meet or exceed objectives by performing the following principle/essential accountabilities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Manages all Branch activities in accordance with policies, guidelines, and procedures established by Executive Management.
- Manages Branch activities in a way that will achieve both short and long term goals of the Branch and Company.
- Develops Branch Strategic Plan, tactics, programs, policies, and procedures to optimize use of facilities, equipment and employees and achieve sales and profit growth as established with Executive Management.
- Reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, volume potential, price schedules, and discount rates, developing sales programs to meet or exceed goals of branch and company.
- Determines Branch product offering and pricing consistent with company strategies and financial expectations.
- Supports the promotion and success of the BakeMark brand.
- Keeps informed of new training methods, techniques of competitors and pending introduction of new company products to determine training needs for the Branch.
- Develops and directs training plans, programs and procedures to ensure current and effective training programs for Branch personnel.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.
- Exemplify the BakeMark core values of Partnership, Performance and Passion in all aspects of assigned duties.
- Other duties as assigned to reach Company goals.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Directly supervises Branch operations including Sales, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Distribution, Purchasing, and Administrative / Accounting personnel.
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these staff in a manner that creates harmony within the workforce, and promoting an attitude that will ensure successful results.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Assists the Vice President of Regional Operations with labor relations including contract negotiations.
- Ensures that personnel maintain knowledge and skills level necessary to accomplish Company objectives.
- Develop departmental leaders for succession to higher levels or responsibility. Work closely with Vice President of Human Resource Development to design, develop, and implement departmental training and education programs.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.
- Exemplify the BakeMark core values of Partnership, Performance, Passion and Initiative in all aspects of assigned duties.
- Other duties as assigned to meet Company goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related field.
- 4-6 years of related experience and/or training; combination of education, experience and training.
- Participation in industry associations a plus.
BakeMark is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BakeMark via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written agreement in place for this position from BakeMark HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of BakeMark. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BakeMark as a result of the referral or through other means.
