Branch Manager - Ft. Pierce

Opportunity Allied Universal Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Branch Manager to lead our team. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on leadership and oversight of daily plant operations, including startup, shutdown, production, maintenance, reliability, product quality, equipment performance, inventory and abnormal operating conditions. This includes a strong field presence and sufficient operational knowledge to recognize problems, ask appropriate questions and lead the team toward resolution.

Company Description Founded in 1954, Allied Universal Corporation is Florida's largest manufacturer of sodium hypochlorite and a leading supplier of water-treatment chemicals throughout the Southeastern United States and Caribbean. The company supports municipal, industrial, pool, and other essential-service customers through a network of manufacturing and distribution locations, a dedicated transportation fleet, and more than 300 employees. Allied is a multigenerational, family-led organization built on superior customer service, integrity, quality, teamwork, safety, and achievement. Its operations run around the clock, creating a dynamic environment where finance is closely connected to manufacturing, distribution, and operational decision-making. It is NOT affiliated with Allied Universal Security Services. 

Role Description The Branch Manager position is a full-time, on-site role based in Ft. Pierce, FL with no hybrid or remote option. The Branch Manager maintains working knowledge of the responsibilities of branch operating, production, transportation, maintenance-support and administrative positions to effectively lead the facility and provide appropriate coverage and support. The Branch Manager prioritizes production, maintenance, reliability and construction activities based on safety, operational risk, customer impact and business need. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing the plant and its employees operate safely through routine field engagement, audits and verification that required safety protocols, procedures and operating expectations are being followed. The role also involves critical thinking and sound judgment to identify, investigate and resolve operational issues with an appropriate sense of urgency. The Branch Manager takes ownership through resolution, including establishing next steps and timelines, following up without prompting and verifying the effectiveness of completed actions.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership experience is preferred, including at least five (5) years of hands-on manufacturing, chemical plant or industrial operations management experience.
• Experience should demonstrate direct responsibility for plant operations, employee leadership, safety, maintenance coordination, operational problem solving and follow-through.
• Experience with hazardous materials transportation, rail operations, contractor management, chemical manufacturing and/or chlor-alkali or bleach production is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and people-management skills, including coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Effective communication and customer relationship skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, business or a related field is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $120,000–$130,000 annually
• Incentive: Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Allied Universal Corporation's published benefits include
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 5%
• Paid time off and holidays

EEO Allied Universal Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.