Branch Manager – Warehouse Operations (Data Center Logistics)

Position Summary

The Branch Manager is a foundational site leadership hire responsible for running DCSL's dedicated 829,000 sq ft Martinsburg warehouse as a standalone business, supporting data center construction and deployment across the region. Reporting to the VP of Operations & Strategy, this role owns operations, staffing, safety, financial performance, and the customer relationship end to end, serving as the single point of accountability for a large enterprise client. This is an opportunity for an experienced operator to stand the branch up from an empty building, hire and build the team, establish the operating rhythm, and shape the systems, standards, and culture that will define the site as it scales.

Reporting Structure

Reports to VP of Operations & Strategy

Key Responsibilities

Own the branch P&L, including labor, equipment, occupancy, and operating costs

Serve as the single point of contact for the client's construction and operations leadership, owning the relationship end to end

Run a standing operating cadence with the client: weekly status review, monthly performance reporting, and quarterly business reviews covering volume, accuracy, safety, and service levels

Hire, develop, and lead a team spanning warehouse operations, inventory systems, and material handling

Establish and enforce site safety standards for forklift operations, material handling, and equipment storage

Set the daily inbound and outbound operating cadence and hold the site to it

Partner with the client on delivery scheduling, site logistics, and escalations

Report performance and inventory status to both DCSL leadership and the client

Manage vendor relationships: equipment rental, security, facility services, and outbound transportation

Scale the operation as volume grows, including additional headcount and equipment

Manage the scope boundary, track activity against the contracted scope, flag work that falls outside it, and originate change orders

Identify when inbound and outbound volume crosses the thresholds that move the account to a higher service tier, and lead that conversation with the client

Required Qualifications

7+ years in warehouse, logistics, or construction operations, including at least 3 in a leadership role with direct reports

Demonstrated P&L or budget ownership

Experience as the primary client-facing contact on a major account or program

Track record managing scope, change orders, and client expectations on a contract with defined exclusions

Working knowledge of warehouse safety requirements and OSHA standards

Comfort operating with incomplete information and shifting schedules

Willingness to work on-site daily

Drug test

Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record may be required; driving records may be re-reviewed periodically during employment. Employment is subject to a background check conducted in accordance with applicable law. Ability and willingness to travel to DCSL warehouse locations as needed.

What Sets a Candidate Apart

Direct data center construction, deployment, or mission-critical experience

Familiarity with the equipment types involved: switchgear, PDUs, transformers, battery cabinets, cable and fiber

Experience standing up a new site, branch, or facility

Background in 3PL, dedicated contract logistics, or single-customer warehouse operations

Working knowledge and/or experience with WMS or inventory management platforms

Values & Culture

DCSL is a fast-growing warehousing and logistics company headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. We partner with clients to manage critical infrastructure — and we’re building the team that will take us to the next level.

Our work runs on six values: Respect. Teamwork. Safety. Reliability. Precision. Ingenuity. Six values. One team. If you want to own something real and build something worth being proud of, this is the role