Branch Manager

Are you ready to be part of a growing company that is transforming the metal recycling industry? Inland Steel Products is looking for a Branch Manager to lead our Nisku operation. You’ll be accountable for the performance, safety, and profitability of the branch. Your leadership, business sense, and commitment to people will help grow our business across Western Canada.

Why You Will Love This Role
As our Branch Manager, you won’t just be overseeing a yard. You’ll run the branch as your own business unit. You’ll lead the team, build relationships with customers and suppliers, and help set the strategy for the branch with our leadership team. The role combines people leadership, operations, business development, and financial management. Your decisions will have a direct impact on our team, our customers, and our bottom line.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead recruitment, training, performance management, and employee development for your team
• Mentor and coach team members to build engagement, accountability, and a strong team culture
• Work with leadership to develop branch strategy and business plans, including tenders and new business ventures
• Provide regular financial and operational updates to the leadership team

Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers
• Find and assess new business opportunities, including cost-benefit analyses of potential accounts
• Stay current on the regulatory, business, and economic conditions that affect the branch

Operations and Financial Management

• Oversee day-to-day branch operations, including production, inventory, shipping, and receiving
• Manage the annual branch budget, monitor forecasts and monthly financials, and control costs to meet targets
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and cost per ton
• Implement company policies, procedures, and standards, and ensure your team follows them

Health and Safety

• Lead the branch safety program, including toolbox talks, safety meetings, site inspections, and emergency drills
• Review hazard assessments and equipment checks, and ensure your team is fit for duty
• Investigate incidents and near misses, and follow through on corrective actions

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a matching retirement savings plan
• Career development, continuous learning, and growth opportunities
• A safety-first workplace
• Company events and social functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10 years of management experience, including leading teams; experience in metal recycling, manufacturing, or industrial operations is an asset
• Proven experience managing budgets, financial targets, and operational KPIs
• Strong contract negotiation skills and sound business sense
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse workforce
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and the ability to travel as required

Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re excited to help us change the metal recycling industry, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with Inland Steel Products.