Branch Manager - Industrial Operations

Norwood, Massachusetts Permanent USD120,000 - USD145,000 per year View Job Description
The Branch Manager will serve as the senior leader for the Norwood operation, owning full responsibility for performance across operations, commercial execution, people leadership, and financial results. This individual will be accountable for aligning local execution with broader business objectives while fostering a high-performing, safety-focused culture.
  • Senior operations leadership opportunity
  • Stable, growth-oriented industrial organization

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established industrial services and manufacturing organization with a strong regional footprint and a reputation for reliability, safety, and customer partnership. The business operates in a highly execution-driven environment, supporting critical applications across multiple end markets.With continued investment in people, processes, and infrastructure, the company is seeking a Branch Manager to lead day-to-day operations while positioning the site for long-term growth and operational excellence. The culture values accountability, teamwork, and leaders who are comfortable being both strategic and hands-on.

Job Description

The Branch Manager will serve as the senior leader for the Aston operation, owning full responsibility for performance across operations, commercial execution, people leadership, and financial results. This individual will be accountable for aligning local execution with broader business objectives while fostering a high-performing, safety-focused culture.Key responsibilities include:

  • Own full P&L responsibility for the branch, including revenue growth, cost control, and profitability
  • Lead and coordinate production, sales, service, quality, safety, and administrative functions
  • Translate company goals into actionable site-level plans, metrics, and priorities
  • Drive operational efficiency, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Act as the primary point of contact for key customers and local market relationships
  • Identify and pursue growth opportunities through customer engagement and market insight
  • Ensure strong collaboration between commercial and operational teams
  • Build, coach, and retain a motivated, accountable leadership team and workforce
  • Promote a culture centered on safety, quality, engagement, and performance
  • Manage change effectively while maintaining stability and morale during transitions



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Branch Manager - Industrial Operations should have:

Experience & Background

  • 5-7+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial manufacturing, distribution, or operations-driven environments
  • Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and full operational accountability
  • Prior ownership of financial performance, budgeting, and operational metrics
  • Experience leading teams through growth, change, or process improvement initiatives
  • Exposure to lean, continuous improvement, or SIOP frameworks preferred



Leadership & Skills

  • Strong business judgment with the ability to balance strategy and execution
  • Confident decision-maker comfortable operating in dynamic environments
  • High emotional intelligence with a people-first leadership approach
  • Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship management skills
  • Ability to influence across functions and manage conflict constructively
  • Operationally disciplined with a continuous improvement orientation



Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline required
  • MBA or advanced business education is a plus



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive opportunity
  • Leadership role with meaningful operational and strategic influence
  • Stable organization with long-term growth objectives
  • Opportunity to build and shape a strong local team and culture
  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plan, and paid time off
Contact
Grace Murphy
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6928742

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
Sales Manager/Director/VP
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Norwood
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Grace Murphy
Job Reference
JN-012026-6928742