Branch Manager

Branch Manager

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members' personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

A Branch Manager will successfully achieve budgeted sales, margin, and profitability goals for the branch market by assisting the General Manager in all aspects of processing, distribution, and to establish a strong team within the market. As part of the management team and a servant leader, you will manage the branch team members, sales and operations functions, financial performance, key accounts, and targeted growth opportunities by removing obstacles to exceed budgeted targets.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

• Be a role model in demonstrating The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence and Teamwork) at all times
• Support the development of high standards for managers/supervisors by providing assignments that showcase performance and provide growth opportunities with regular feedback
• Provide strong leadership, clear direction, ongoing training, and continuous development to team members, promoting a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Assist in setting, tracking, and evaluating performance metrics to ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds expectations.

Business Administration:

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and company safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment, processes, and workplace conditions, fostering a safe and compliant work environment.
• Actively manage and reduce operational costs, including labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses, particularly within a cross-dock logistics setting.
• Support the General Manager in coordinating production activities in line with company policies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in promoting and enforcing company-wide safety initiatives aimed at eliminating unsafe behaviors and achieving zero-injury workplace goals.
• Implement employment policies and guidelines in alignment with Pacific Seafood policies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment regulations.

Financial Management:

• Assist in directing and managing all sales and operations with responsibilities for growing market share, customer base and financial profitability.
• Assist in the development and management of budgets, profit plans, and cost-control strategies to optimize the efficient use of materials, equipment, and workforce resources.

Strategic Growth:

• Respond effectively and professionally to sensitive inquiries or complaints from customers, partners, and team members, ensuring timely resolution and fostering positive relationships.
• Oversee fundamental sales processes and implement improvement to provide business development, customer requirements, and market growth

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

What You Bring To Pacific Seafood

Education and Experience:

• Required:
  • Minimum of five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Preferred:
  • Prior experience in the food industry.
  • Prior Operations, Sales and Purchasing experience
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish

Physical Requirements:

• Must be available to work Monday–Friday during regular working hours, with occasional weekend duties.
• Ability to maintain a stationary position 80% of the time, with intermittent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and/or crawling.
• Ability to move and transport documents, equipment, or other items weighing up to 50 pounds across various locations for different team members, departments, and events.
• Capable of occasional travel as required by duties, demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness in diverse locations.
• Capable of operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, including a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
• Capable of frequently communicating with team members and stakeholders, accurately conveying detailed or important spoken instructions.
• Capable of perceiving visuals for activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer screen, and engaging in extensive reading.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions:

• Traditional office environment
• Standard office equipment (computers, printers, phones, etc.)
• Well-illuminated environment
• Quiet to moderate noise level
• Occasional travel via car or plane to regional facilities, events, etc.
• Occasional subtle and mild scents related to the production facility
• Occasional access to warehouse facility

Benefits

Total compensation: At Pacific Seafood your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Pacific Seafood

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Interview

Stage 3: Second Interview

Stage 4: Final Interview

Stage 5: Offer

Stage 6: Pre-employment Screen

Stage 7: Hired

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