Fabrication Branch Manager

As a Fabrication Branch Manager reporting to Senior Project Manager at our SW Fabrication location, this individual oversees the daily operations, personnel, and overall performance of the fabrication branch. This position is responsible for ensuring efficient workload management, operational excellence, and sustained profitability of the fabrication profit center. In addition, this individual leads the branch team while supporting Project Managers by ensuring proper resource allocation, workflow efficiency, and timely order fulfillment. Responsibilities: Duties: Manages, oversees, and supports all aspects of the fabrication branch profit center (operations, personnel, workflow, administrative coordination); Ensures efficient daily receiving, storage, material handling, fabrication, shipping, and delivery operations; Develops forecasts, operational objectives, and capacity plans to ensure sustainable branch performance; Evaluates branch productivity and identifies operational improvements through data-driven analysis; Oversees and reviews employee timesheets via the Company's time keeping system to ensure missed punches, overtime and time off requests are addressed and managed; Provides prompt and regular communication regarding all vital branch-specific information to Fabrication Project Manager as needed or requested; Participate in sales and marketing events; Maintains awareness of company pricing, service opportunities and sales guidelines. Directly supervises fab shop personnel; Conducts hiring, training, performance evaluations, and corrective actions as necessary; Develops team skill sets to improve morale, efficiency, quality, and safety within the branch; Maintains staffing levels appropriate to workload and growth initiatives; Fosters a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement; Develops and maintain new and existing product and inventory knowledge by participating in all necessary training, including independent study of product features and benefits; Participates in educational opportunities, including those offered by vendors or other resources; Acts and works according to Company culture and as an ambassador to the Company's brand, services and values; Performs other duties as assigned by the Fabrication Project Manager. Oversees branch workload distribution to ensure realistic scheduling and on-time completion; Coordinates with Fabrication Project Managers to align production capacity with project timelines; Monitors Monday.com workflows to ensure resource balance across active projects; Identifies bottlenecks and implements process improvements. Ensures compliance with Acme's policies and procedures; safety standards and enforces best practices in fabrication operations; Oversees inventory accuracy and material control; Works with purchasing and vendors to maintain appropriate project-based stocking levels. Supports long-term branch expansion planning; Assists in developing fabrication capabilities and service offerings; Collaborates with leadership on capital investments (equipment, staffing, systems); Drives operational scalability to support multiple concurrent large-scale projects.Skills: Technical Qualifications/ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred;Minimum 5 years of experience in construction supply, fabrication, or industrial distribution;Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory or operational leadership experience;Strong understanding of fabrication processes and material flow;Proficiency in Monday.com workflow management;Eclipse software experience preferred;Strong analytical and capacity planning skills;Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building ability.Traits: Behavior & Competencies: ResultsCommunication: Has a friendly and positive attitude when interacting with direct reports, peers, customers, and vendors. Is able to clearly communicate information such as programs and processes. Is also able to consider timing and content when communicating and shares information in a thoughtful way rather than spontaneous manner.Training & Development: Has the ability to train and develop their team- both initially and on an ongoing basis. Helps address challenges and is able to execute on conflict resolution. Is able to identify top talent and create an environment that fosters drive, emphasizes high performance, and deliver results.Relationship Management: Is a trusted resource who is able to maintain positive, productive relationships (and help others do the same) with all levels of the organization. Is able to recognize human dimension and manage multiple personalities well, while inspiring others to work better and be better.Leadership: Fosters a team-oriented environment. Is able to develop, maintain and execute sound business procedures. Is able to serve in a management role with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensures that decisions are transparent and fair, holding themselves, employees and the company accountable for their actions. Acts with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.Business Acumen: Has a deep understanding of the business operations including the value and execution of good processes. Is able to bring unique business perspectives to the team and think strategically, understanding the vision and goals set forth from the company. Is able to create data- informed strategies and communicate those strategies to their team.Dependable & Reliable: Is reliable and trustworthy. Regularly completes all duties and goals with minimal supervision. Is punctual and meets work attendance and deadline requirements.Working Conditions: Physical Requirements* Work performed in both office and light industrial / fabrication environments.* Occasional travel or attendance at project meetings may be required.