Branch Manager

Arc - The Australian Reinforcing Company

The Role

Overview

Lead Noble Park branch operations, safety, finance, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety management
  • policy compliance
  • customer delivery
  • sales management
  • financial management
  • production planning

Tasks

You’ll bring your leadership and commercial acumen to oversee daily branch activities, ensuring all people, financial, operational and safety targets are met — and exceeded. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance strategic direction with day-to-day execution, supporting your team to deliver high-quality service and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. You will support the transition of the team and operations from Dandenong to the newly established ARC site in Noble Park. This is an exciting opportunity take the lead in driving safety, improving operational performance and creating a positive culture on site. -Setting and maintaining the highest standards of safety, ensuring every employee, customer, supplier and visitor goes home safely every day. -Ensuring compliance with all operational and safety policies and standards. -Driving customer satisfaction by delivering on quality and delivery expectations. -Implementing effective sales and account management strategies to grow revenue and enhance customer relationships. -Managing P&L performance, budgets and cost controls to meet financial targets. -Promoting a culture of continuous improvement through performance analysis, planning sessions and process optimisation. -Leading and developing a high-performing team across production, sales, customer service and distribution (25 team members across two shifts). -Facilitating training, workforce planning and employee development initiatives. -Overseeing and executing daily production and delivery plans, optimising workflow and output.

Requirements

  • sap
  • jde
  • arma
  • 3+ years
  • communication
  • oh&s

What You Bring

ARC (The Australian Reinforcing Company) is looking for a self-driven Branch Manager to lead its Noble Park Branch operations. You’re a safety-focused, people-driven leader who thrives on challenge, collaboration and achieving results. With a passion for operational excellence and customer service, you know how to motivate teams, build strong relationships and drive performance in a competitive market. -Strong technical and mechanical aptitude, with a solid understanding of production and distribution processes. -A minimum of 3 years’ experience in branch, operations or production management — ideally within manufacturing, construction or distribution industries. -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — both written and verbal. -Experience managing sales and operations performance, including revenue growth and cost control. -A proactive approach to safety leadership, with previous OH&S experience and exposure to lean methodologies (such as 5S). -Strong computer literacy, ideally with experience in SAP, JDE or ARMA systems. -A high level of energy, accountability and problem-solving ability, with a commitment to continuous improvement and customer success. -Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced operational environment.

Benefits

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. -Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees. -Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless. -Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful. -Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. -Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more. -Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.

The Company

About Arc - The Australian Reinforcing Company

-Founded with a vision to deliver quality reinforcing solutions to the Australian construction market. -Supplies a wide range of reinforcing steel, mesh, and concrete products to major construction projects. -Has become an integral partner in building infrastructure for industries such as transport and residential. -Specializes in large-scale, heavy civil, and industrial projects that require precision and strength. -Known for providing innovative solutions, ensuring safety and reliability on every project. -Continues to expand across the Australian market while maintaining strong relationships with clients.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Heavy Civil

Infrastructure