Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Danner's Inc., a respected leader in Maritime Transportation and Security, is expanding our team in Port Arthur. We are searching for a Branch Manager who is customer service oriented, courteous, works well under pressure, and can complete tasks in a detailed, safe manner. This position offers the opportunity to work and grow in a fast‑paced environment and contribute to efficient maritime operations.

If you are a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and has a strong background in Maritime Transportation and personnel management,
apply today to join our team at Danner’s Inc.!

• Effectively manages a team of 15 personnel conducting continuous operations in a dynamic environment 7 days a week.
• Manages training and development of all staff in a fair, timely, and effective manner.
• Manages scheduling of all Branch personnel and jobs to ensure all work out of department is appropriately covered.
• Makes every effort to minimize overtime and strategizes schedules accordingly.
• Hires and terminates all Branch personnel in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives set forth by the HR Director and upper management.
• Distribute and review all related company policies, procedures, forms, methodologies, standards, and qualifications to all employees based out of the department.
• Ensures accountability of transportation logistics and enforces procedures throughout the company.
• Manages and ensures that back‑office administration procedures are being followed including but not limited to filing, reporting, billing, payroll, and even distribution hours.
• Assist the Director of Maritime Operations with conducting investigations on all negative occurrences at customer locations.
• Assists HR, Safety, and upper management in completing necessary documentation and conducting investigations and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Maintains all state certifications and licensing requirements and/or communicating necessary action to appropriate parties.
• Models and cultivates in each team‑member the “Danner’s Way” to go above and beyond for our customers and partners.
• Seeks sources of potential new customers: helps prepare, and makes sales presentations to expand the opportunity base and grow the business if needed.
• Strives to honor company core values:
  Gratitude, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, AD&D and cancer policies after 60 days (fulltime eligible)
• 401K after 6 months employment
• Paid Time Off eligibility after 90 days (begins accruing immediately at start of employment)
• Paid Training
• Bi‑Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
• Chaplin Services available
• Danner’s Cares Program
• Events and Prizes
• Promotes from within
• Competitive pay

• Effective interpersonal skills to coach, lead, and develop employees
• Must be able to solve problems with constantly changing variables while remaining calm under pressure
• 2 Years of Experience with Personnel management and scheduling involving 10 or more employees
• 2 Years of Experience with management for a Transportation Company
• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor degree preferred
• Must be age 24 or older to apply REQUIRED
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is REQUIRED or Eligible to acquire one at the time of employment
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read & write English
• Must be employment eligible based on background requirements to include criminal background check, clean MVR, health/drug screen
• Experience with Maritime Transportation Preferred
• Skills to have proper communication with office, operations, commercial business sector, law enforcement, and employees
• Skills with Basic Math Formulas to assist with customer estimates interpret sales forecasts, track sales, and track Payroll (Exp with Pc, Word, and Excel Spreadsheets)
• Must be able to write and read reports and make presentations to communicate with all types of customers and vendors and other professionals. Good comprehension skills and intuitive skills are necessary.
• Must be familiar with maritime security and transportation industry…