Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Value Added Distributors, LLC in Dyersville, IA is looking for a driven, hardworking, and enthusiastic Assistant Branch Manager to join our team of experts where we assemble custom hydraulic hoses and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) delivery. If you enjoy working with others and are detailed to maintain standards, then apply today!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm and overtime as needed (Day Shift)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, holiday pay and more

Company: For 25 years, Value Added Distributors, and our family of companies has been a leading provider of hydraulic components in the industrial marketplace. Headquartered in Wisconsin, we take pride in our midwestern work ethic and our team of employees, providing outstanding products and unparalleled service to our valued customers. Operating in eight states with eighteen locations throughout the mid-western, southern, and eastern United States, we utilize state of the art equipment and employ the newest techniques allowing us to offer advancement opportunities in a continually growing OEM landscape.

Job Overview:

The Assistant Branch Manager supports the Branch Manager by overseeing daily operations, including staff supervision, training, customer service, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards. This role involves managing branch activities in the absence of the Branch Manager, assisting with hose assembly, performance goals, maintaining operational efficiency and a positive work environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the daily branch operations, including opening and closing procedures, ensuring the facility is clean, safe, and orderly.
• Select, train, coach, and evaluate branch staff to enhance productivity and performance.
• Provide excellent customer service, handle customer complaints, and build positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Assist the Branch Manager in implementing new procedures, quality initiatives, training, policies, while ensuring goals are achieved.
• Manage and monitor inventory levels, ensure adequate stock to meet customer needs, and assist with product order and delivery processes.
• Ensure the branch operates in line with federal, state, and company policies and safety regulations.
• Assist with budgets, financial reports, and monitoring daily activities that impact branch operations.
• Act as a point of contact between the branch and other departments; quality, sales, human resources, etc.
• Ensure the delivery of products to internal and external customers.
• Promote a sense of urgency culture and disciplined adherence to support customer quality and delivery expectations while achieving profitability targets.
• Embrace continuous improvement and promote team member empowerment, while working to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Overseeing the assembly of orders and preparing goods for shipment and recording shipment data.
• Data entry and database management.
• Responsible either directly or indirectly for the procuring of materials, supplies, or any other items necessary for the daily operation.
• Ability to achieve and exceed production goals.
• Participate in training and lead by example, including but not limited to quality standards, safety practices, individual development, and compliance.
• Follow all required safety practices and wear personal protective equipment.
• The description of responsibilities is not exhaustive. There will be additional duties assigned per company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Competencies (Skills & Qualifications):

• Balance competing priorities, working with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills that are clear and concise.
• Foster mutually beneficial relationships that are professional by building trust and providing timely communications within the team.
• Good understanding of order processing and business/office documentation.

Education and Experience:

• Highschool or equivalent degree.
• Advanced business degree and/or 2 plus years' industrial assembly experience is a plus.
• 1+ years in a leadership position.
• Manufacturing knowledge (Fluid Power/Industrial Sales) is a plus.
• Skilled in basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and use a tape measure.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs (team lift).
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Ability to type 25+ wpm.

Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record is required.
• Forklift driver certified is a plus. We will provide training.

Work Environment:

In this production facility, it is essential to use hands, fingers, and arms frequently while standing for long periods of time. Additionally, speaking often with coworkers and customers to troubleshoot and complete tasks. The individual will require fine motor skills, using fingers to operate small tools such as a tape measure and calibration tools or other controls specific to the position. Everyone must wear required personal protective equipment which may include safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, shoes, and other items as it pertains to the job duties. Able to see details or objects at a close range will be necessary for tasks while safely operating equipment, reading product labels, documents, or identifying specific items.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The mental and physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Value Added Companies (VAC) comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants, candidates, and team members with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Job Location: 1625 15th Avenue SE, Dyersville, IA 52040

Value Added Distributors website: ********vadtek.com/

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords for Job Seekers

Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager Assistant, Assistant Branch Supervisor, Branch Operations Manager, Advanced business degree, Industrial Assembly, Leadership, Manufacturing, Staff Supervisor, Training, Customer Service Leadership, Inventory Management, Team Management, Employee Training and Development, Branch Performance Monitoring, Operational efficiency, Fluid Power, Industrial Sales

Background Check Disclaimer

As part of the hiring process, Value Added Distributors may conduct a thorough background check on candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. This background check may include, but is not limited to, verification of employment history, education, criminal history, and other relevant information.

For positions that require driving as part of the job responsibilities, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will also be conducted to ensure the candidate meets the company's driving standards. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required for such roles.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to these background check procedures as part of Value Added Distributors' hiring process, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Value Added Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures that all background checks comply with federal, state, and local laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

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