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Branch Manager

Baton ROuge, LA 70809

Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: IT/Engineering Job Number: 8650 Pay Rate: 60,000

Job Description


Job Title: Branch Manager – Warehouse Operations
Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Additional Schedule Notes: Occasional Saturdays required for projects or inventory counts
Compensation: $55,000 – $70,000 (Depending on Experience)
Work Environment: 100% Onsite | Non-Climate-Controlled Warehouse

Position Summary:
The Branch Manager is responsible for the daily leadership and operation of a warehouse branch location. This role is approximately 65% warehouse operations and 35% team leadership. The Branch Manager will oversee shipping, receiving, inventory control, staff management, and general facility operations. This is a hands-on role requiring strong warehouse experience and supervisory skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Warehouse Operations (65%)

  • Oversee daily warehouse activities, including shipping and receiving of 140–150 items per day

  • Maintain accurate inventory records; perform physical counts as needed

  • Ensure warehouse is clean, safe, and compliant with OSHA and local safety regulations

  • Operate or oversee operation of material handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.)

  • Monitor systems and ensure process efficiency

  • Maintain all equipment, racking, and building systems

Team Leadership (35%)

  • Supervise and support two direct reports

  • Lead hiring, scheduling, performance management, and training

  • Ensure team accountability and performance standards are met

  • Foster a team-oriented, high-productivity work culture

  • Act as a hands-on leader who works alongside team when needed

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 4 years of warehouse experience

  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Experience working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse

  • Strong understanding of shipping, receiving, and inventory processes

  • Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)

  • Prior use of Latitude system preferred

  • Experience managing a warehouse branch or retail distribution center

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Time management and organizational skills

  • Ability to lead by example and motivate a small team

  • Results-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift/move 10–50 lbs regularly

  • Frequent use of hands and arms; bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching required

  • Extended periods of standing and walking

  • Must be able to operate warehouse equipment and office computers

  • Frequent exposure to non-climate-controlled conditions

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