Branch Manager

Branch Manager

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

• Effectively manage a team of 15 personnel conducting continuous operations in a dynamic environment 7 days a week.
• Manage training and development of all staff in a fair, timely, and effective manner.
• Manage scheduling of all Branch personnel and jobs to ensure all work out of the department is appropriately covered.
• Make every effort to minimize overtime and strategize schedules accordingly.
• Hire and terminate 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.
• Ensure accountability of transportation logistics and enforce procedures throughout the company.
• Manage and ensure 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.
• Assist HR, Safety, and upper management in completing necessary documentation and conducting investigations and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Maintain all state certifications and licensing requirements and/or communicate necessary actions to appropriate parties.
• Model and cultivate in each team‑member the “Danner's Way” to go above and beyond for our customers and partners.
• Seek sources of potential new customers: help prepare and make sales presentations to expand the opportunity base and grow the business if needed.
• Strive 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’s 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 (experience 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 terminology
• Must be familiar with how to safely use all equipment
• The position must have a reliable vehicle, and be capable of extensive travel. Travel will occasionally be…