Branch Manager

Aebi Schmidt North America; Oakland Township (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness coverages

Financial security benefits

Work/Life & Growth programs

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt North America is seeking a Branch Manager responsible for directing production functions, staffing, and process improvements. The role emphasizes achieving cost-effective manufacturing goals while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive productivity, and develop strategies to maintain high-quality output across product lines. A strong background in manufacturing leadership and team development is essential.

Qualifications

• 7 years of manufacturing experience in a high-production environment.
• Five or more years of managerial experience.
• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent branch management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct production and indirect activities to meet goals.
• Forecast staffing needs and staff accordingly.
• Design and implement processes to increase yield or improve quality.
• Maintain safety programs and OSHA compliance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Prepare reports regarding production operations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Managerial experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

What you’ll do:

The Branch Manager position is responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing functions are performed in a timely, cost-effective manner consistent with established procedures and for overseeing all activities related to the manufacturing of company’s various product lines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct production and indirect activities to meet or exceed established production goals in a cost-effective manner
• Forecast staffing needs to meet demands of the business and staff team accordingly
• Design, develop, and implement processes that increase yield and/or improve quality
• Perform workflow analysis and develop methods for the production team to meet production schedules
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, and programs to improve safety, productivity, and profitability
• Implement and maintain OSHA and company programs and standards
• Ensure employees have the required safety training and are consistently working in a safe manner; develop and implement safety programs to reduce accidents and injuries
• Work cooperatively to address organizational needs, equipment utilization and maintenance
• Lead, communicate, and coach to cultivate a motivated associate environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership
• Ensure operational supplies are always on hand and available
• Prepare all required reports and correspondence regarding production operations
• Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Communicate with cross-functional teams (engineering, customer service, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues

What you need to be successful:

Qualifications & Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field or an equivalent amount of branch management experience in a similar manufacturing industry
7 years of manufacturing experience in a high-production environment
Five or more (5 ) years of managerial experience

Why Aebi Schmidt Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

The Aebi Schmidt Group is a global leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean and safe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.

At Aebi Schmidt USA, we are proud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically for your unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional variety of equipment for both summer and winter maintenance, airport operations, and agricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows, we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforce is committed to helping you achieve economic, safe, and efficient solutions that improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.

Our mission at Aebi Schmidt Group is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. We believe in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enable efficient and effective operations. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a snowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airport runways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a custom solution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw at you.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at [e-mail].

Aebi Schmidt Group is an E-Verify Employer

Aebi Schmidt Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.