Branch Manager

Socket.dev; Fellows (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & PTO

Career growth opportunities

EAP program

Job summary

Venturi Supply is seeking a Branch Manager to direct the profitable operation of a multimillion-dollar pipe distribution business. You will oversee inside sales, warehouse, fabrication, and distribution while ensuring safety and accuracy.

The role focuses on driving performance, coaching teams, and aligning operations with strategic goals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years leading distribution/ops teams with P&L experience, excellent communication, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years leading a distribution/industrial operations team with P&L responsibility.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinker who can develop actionable plans in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develops SOPs for inside sales, warehouse, fabrication, and distribution operations.
• Optimizes branch performance through daily SOP execution.
• Recruits, trains, and supports staff; conducts regular performance appraisals.
• Provides training to improve branch performance and adherence to standards.
• Ensures inventory accuracy through process development and management.
• Manages staffing to meet key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Creates a healthy, engaging work environment and promotes safety.
• Oversees P&L and drives profitability for the branch.
• Hires, coaches, and trains employees; conducts annual reviews.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Team management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Join our expanding team!

Venturi Supply is the parent company to a national network of distributors specializing in pipe, valves, fittings, tanks, and industrial supplies, proudly serving a wide range of industries. With deep local roots and national reach through the Venturi Supply platform, our mission is to deliver the critical materials, custom solutions, and reliable service our customers depend on.

At the heart of everything we do is our people. From the shop floor and counter to the job site and field, it’s our team’s expertise, commitment, and problem-solving mindset that set us apart. Their dedication fuels our service, drives our accuracy, and ensures every order is handled with care and urgency.

Backed by strategically located branches, a vast inventory, in-house fabrication capabilities, and decades of real-world experience, our teams connect infrastructure and industry to the essential resources they need to operate safely, efficiently, and successfully. We’re more than a distributor—we’re a trusted partner built on strong relationships, operational know-how, and a relentless focus on customer success.

Role Overview

The Branch Manager directs the profitable operation of a multimillion-dollar pipe distribution business. They direct all branch inside sales, warehouse, fabrication, and distribution operations. They lead daily activities that ensure employee safety, production accuracy, and optimal performance.

Manager Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the team to achieve performance goals.
• Setting clear objectives and expectations for team members.
• Providing coaching, support, and feedback to improve team performance.
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Acting as a liaison between upper management and staff.
• Analyzing performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement.
• Implementing strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
• Addressing personnel issues and fostering a positive work environment.
• Managing hiring and termination processes.
• Overseeing timecard management.
• Conducting performance management activities.

Responsibilities

• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for inside sales, warehouse, fabrication, and distribution operations across the organization.
• Optimizes branch-level performance by ensuring daily execution of SOPs.
• Recruits, trains, and supports professionals in inside sales, warehouse, fabrication, and distribution, while conducting regular performance appraisals.
• Provides training to enhance overall branch performance in line with operational standards.
• Ensures inventory accuracy through effective process development, adherence, and management.
• Manages daily, weekly, and monthly staffing needs to achieve key performance indicators.
• Creates a healthy, engaging, and enjoyable work environment.
• Promotes safety in work processes by supporting company and branch safety programs.
• Controls the complete Profit and Loss (P&L) for the business to ensure profitability.
• Hires, develops, coaches, and trains employees.
• Holds the team accountable for productivity, attendance, and goal achievement.
• Provide continuous feedback to employees and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Over 5 years of experience in leading a team for distribution operations and managing profit and loss (P&L) in the same or a similar industry.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Capable of strategic thinking while also being willing to perform hands‑on work and develop actionable plans.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities, with a talent for troubleshooting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding mathematical abilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel.
• A skilled strategic thinker who actively engages in tasks to create actionable plans.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑directed, and self‑motivated, with the ability to manage a high‑volume workload and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Thrives collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detailed-oriented work style, comfortable with juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a consistent work approach.
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to pass a background check, MVR check, and drug test.

Benefits

We're dedicated to our employees' and their families' health and well-being.

• Benefits begin on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Exceptional Health Coverage

• Three medical plans, including HSA-qualified, with virtual care.
• Dental and vision coverage, including kids' orthodontia.
• HRA reimbursement eligibility.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.

Smart Financial Benefits

• 401(k) plan: Pre‑tax and Roth options plus a generous employer matching contribution.

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Enjoy 10 paid holidays and accrue PTO from your first day.
• Flexible workplace culture with career growth opportunities.

Wellness & Support

• Access a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support for you and your family.
• Resources to support mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Culture that Works for You

• Join a team that values integrity and innovation.
• Grow as a leader in industrial distribution with cutting‑edge automation and supply chain solutions.
• Be part of a company that prioritizes people over profits.

Venturi Supply and its affiliated companies are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against individuals based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.