Branch Manager – Warehouse Operations (Data Center Logistics)

Data Center Storage and Logistics; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Center Storage and Logistics seeks a Branch Manager to lead the Martinsburg 829,000 sq ft warehouse as a standalone operation, owning the P&L, safety, staffing, and the client relationship end to end. This role reports to the VP of Operations & Strategy and serves as the single point of accountability for a large enterprise client.

This is an opportunity to stand the branch up from an empty building, hire and develop the team, establish the operating rhythm, and shape the systems,

Qualifications

• 7+ years in warehouse, logistics, or construction ops with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• P&L or budget ownership demonstrated.
• Primary client-facing contact on a major account or program.
• Experience managing scope and change orders on a contract with defined exclusions.
• Working knowledge of warehouse safety requirements and OSHA standards.
• Willingness to work on-site daily and travel as needed.
• Drug test and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Own the branch P&L, including labor, equipment, occupancy, and operating costs.
• Serve as the single point of contact for the client's construction and operations leadership.
• Run a standing operating cadence: weekly status reviews, monthly performance reporting, quarterly business reviews.
• Hire, develop, and lead a team spanning warehouse operations, inventory systems, and material handling.
• Establish and enforce site safety standards for forklift operations and storage.
• Set daily inbound and outbound operating cadences and enforce them.
• Partner with the client on delivery scheduling and site logistics.
• Report performance and inventory status to DCSL leadership and the client.
• Manage vendor relationships: equipment rental, security, facility services, and outbound transportation.
• Scale the operation with volume growth, including headcount and equipment.
• Manage scope boundaries and originate change orders.
• Lead conversations on moving accounts to higher service tiers.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Client-facing

Safety knowledge

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Tools

WMS

Inventory management

Job description

Position Summary

The Branch Manager is a foundational site leadership hire responsible for running DCSL's dedicated 829,000 sq ft Martinsburg warehouse as a standalone business, supporting data center construction and deployment across the region. Reporting to the VP of Operations & Strategy, this role owns operations, staffing, safety, financial performance, and the customer relationship end to end, serving as the single point of accountability for a large enterprise client. This is an opportunity for an experienced operator to stand the branch up from an empty building, hire and build the team, establish the operating rhythm, and shape the systems, standards, and culture that will define the site as it scales.

The Branch Manager is a foundational site leadership hire responsible for running DCSL's dedicated 829,000 sq ft Martinsburg warehouse as a standalone business, supporting data center construction and deployment across the region. Reporting to the VP of Operations & Strategy, this role owns operations, staffing, safety, financial performance, and the customer relationship end to end, serving as the single point of accountability for a large enterprise client. This is an opportunity for an experienced operator to stand the branch up from an empty building, hire and build the team, establish the operating rhythm, and shape the systems, standards, and culture that will define the site as it scales.

Reporting Structure

Reports to VP of Operations & Strategy

Key Responsibilities

• Own the branch P&L, including labor, equipment, occupancy, and operating costs
• Serve as the single point of contact for the client's construction and operations leadership, owning the relationship end to end
• Run a standing operating cadence with the client: weekly status review, monthly performance reporting, and quarterly business reviews covering volume, accuracy, safety, and service levels
• Hire, develop, and lead a team spanning warehouse operations, inventory systems, and material handling
• Establish and enforce site safety standards for forklift operations, material handling, and equipment storage
• Set the daily inbound and outbound operating cadence and hold the site to it
• Partner with the client on delivery scheduling, site logistics, and escalations
• Report performance and inventory status to both DCSL leadership and the client
• Manage vendor relationships: equipment rental, security, facility services, and outbound transportation
• Scale the operation as volume grows, including additional headcount and equipment
• Manage the scope boundary, track activity against the contracted scope, flag work that falls outside it, and originate change orders
• Identify when inbound and outbound volume crosses the thresholds that move the account to a higher service tier, and lead that conversation with the client

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years in warehouse, logistics, or construction operations, including at least 3 in a leadership role with direct reports
• Demonstrated P&L or budget ownership
• Experience as the primary client-facing contact on a major account or program
• Track record managing scope, change orders, and client expectations on a contract with defined exclusions
• Working knowledge of warehouse safety requirements and OSHA standards
• Comfort operating with incomplete information and shifting schedules
• Willingness to work on-site daily
• Drug test
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required; driving records may be re-reviewed periodically during employment. Employment is subject to a background check conducted in accordance with applicable law. Ability and willingness to travel to DCSL warehouse locations as needed.

What Sets a Candidate Apart

• Direct data center construction, deployment, or mission-critical experience
• Familiarity with the equipment types involved: switchgear, PDUs, transformers, battery cabinets, cable and fiber
• Experience standing up a new site, branch, or facility
• Background in 3PL, dedicated contract logistics, or single-customer warehouse operations
• Working knowledge and/or experience with WMS or inventory management platforms

Values & Culture

DCSL is a fast-growing warehousing and logistics company headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. We partner with clients to manage critical infrastructure - and we're building the team that will take us to the next level.

Our work runs on six values: Respect. Teamwork. Safety. Reliability. Precision. Ingenuity. Six values. One team. If you want to own something real and build something worth being proud of, this is the role