Branch Manager - Cincinnati, OH

U.S. Water Heating; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

2J Supply in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Branch Manager to lead operations, customer service, and team development at our distribution location. You will drive operational excellence, deliver top-tier service, and steer performance through coaching, budgeting, and safety leadership.

Join a Rheem-backed company that values growth, accountability, and a positive workplace culture. Lead with strong people leadership and data-driven insights to grow profitability while maintaining a safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 7+ years in distribution or warehouse settings with strong customer service.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Knowledge of business principles including strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee branch operations including customer transactions, warehouse, inventory, delivery, and P&L.
• Ensure branch meets performance metrics and safety standards.
• Provide input on annual budget and monitor monthly P&L.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and service.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with sales, operations, and leadership.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Budget & P&L

Operations Management

Safety & Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Operational Systems

Job description

Join 2J Supply, proudly part of Rheem, a global leader in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) innovation!

With over 60 years of trusted service, 2J Supply has built a strong network across Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Indiana, delivering top-quality HVAC products, exceptional service, and industry-leading training to residential contractors.

At 2J Supply, we continue to operate with a small-company feel but with the resources and benefits of a large company - creating opportunities for growth and success for both our team and our customers. As part of the Rheem family, we’re stronger than ever and committed to:

• Listening to Understand
• Contributing Respectfully
• Thinking Creatively
• Acting with Responsibility

Step into an environment where innovation meets opportunity, and where you can grow with a company that values both its employees and its customers!

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Branch Manager to join our team and lead the operations, customer service, and team development at one of our distribution branch locations. Your success in this role will depend on your ability to blend operational excellence, exceptional customer service, and strong people leadership to drive growth and profitability while fostering a positive workplace culture.

This position serves 2J Supply and is located in Cincinnati, OH.

• Oversee all branch operations, including customer transactions, warehouse management, inventory, delivery, and financial transactions.
• Ensure the branch operates to the highest standards and meets key performance metrics.
• Provide input on the annual budget and manage monthly profit and loss (P&L) performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership, sales, and other cross-functional teams to support current and potential customers and the overall business.
• Promote and enforce a safe, compliant, and hazard‑free work environment by leading safety practices, upholding company guidelines, and ensuring all employees are trained and supported in maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Guarantee top-tier customer service in every transaction, building and maintaining positive relationships with customers.
• Address and resolve customer concerns in a timely, professional manner.
• Foster a positive and safe workplace culture aligned with our core values.
• Set clear expectations for employees and provide ongoing coaching, development, and feedback.
• Promote and enable training and professional growth opportunities for team members.
• Celebrate achievements while addressing and resolving performance concerns.
• Participate in workforce planning, recruitment, and the onboarding process for new hires.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in a distribution or warehouse environment, with a focus on strong customer service acumen
• Experience managing and developing a team
• Knowledge of business principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and team leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with operational systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to analyze data and implement actionable insights.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the HVAC distribution industry, including HVAC products and services.
• Experience with material handling equipment (MHE) and delivery vehicles.

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Applying Business Knowledge
• Building Talent
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Communicating with Impact
• Customer-Orientation
• Delegating Tasks
• Executing/Leading the Team
• Facilitating Change
• Fostering Relationships/Emotional Intelligence
• Influencing
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Supporting Innovation

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

The pay scale for this position $84,400 - $154,764. Please note all pay ranges are broadly stated, and any final offer is dependent on factors such as location, direct experience, market guidance and internal equity, among other qualifying criteria.

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