Objective: The Operations Manager's responsibilities are planning, directing, and coordinating the seamless operations of WS Building Materials' distribution centers. Ensures and improves the performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of departmental and organizational operations as well as the management of staff through the delivery of effective methods and strategies. This position will positively motivate all operations employees by example through strong leadership skills. As an integral part of the divisional management team, the operations manager will participate in department managers' meetings to provide a positive influence on the present and future direction of the division.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide safety training consistently.
Formulate suggestions on how to optimize the use of organizational resources (for example: Enterprise Resource Planning and Supply Chain Management)
Supervise the order fulfillment process by disbursing orders to both the warehouse and yard foreman to ensure 100% accuracy on tally, product, and quality specified by the customer
Inventory management as it relates to operations and the physical movement of products, to include, but not limited to: receiving, stock rotation, cycle count, yearly physical inventory counts, and damage reduction
Define and support procedural compliance, including, but not limited to, workflow from pick-ticket to signed proof-of-delivery; bill-of-lading to receiver; time cards; trip logs; cycle count information; and all other procedures needed to complete the task
Control the cost of the operations in accordance with the schedule and budgets
Develop and maintain a quality control program to eliminate damaged goods through loss prevention training and proper storage, and ensure all trucks are checked for accurate order filling before shipment
Develop and maintain a Warehouse Management System that efficiently lays out the yard and warehouse space for maximum space efficiency
Prepare annual budget for warehouse and delivery expenses
Prepare capital expenditure project spreadsheet
Oversee all Inbound and Outbound Freight.
Schedule deliveries effectively and efficiently to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
Oversee contract hauling as necessary. Meet with contract haulers on a quarterly basis to ensure world-class delivery services.
Negotiate all freight rates.
Ensure efficiency and quality of all outbound freight, including route trucks, jobsite delivery trucks, and all specialty deliveries.
Develop and maintain a strong and engaged workforce by recruiting, hiring, and effectively training the best talent available.
Maintain an ongoing training program to ensure operational effectiveness and employee opportunity for growth.
Monitor and evaluate performance via annual reviews.
Approve and submit payroll to Human Resources for processing.
Conduct terminations according to federal, state, and local laws as well advisement from Human Resources as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:Required Skills/Abilities:
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Planning and organizing
Critical decision-making
Communication skills with the ability to influence and lead a team
Negotiation
Conflict management
Adaptability and stress management/tolerance to endure long hours and multiple situational activities as they arise during the day.
Qualifications:
B.S degree or equivalent experience
Prefer at least 7 years' experience in the Lumber & Building Materials Industry
5 years in a supervisor position with knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management
Knowledge of business management, accounting/financial, human resources, and project management principles and practices
Physical Requirements:
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, Dental, and more through Mutual of Omaha
Employer-paid benefits: TeleDoc and Hinge Health
PTO
401K and match
Company ESOP Program
This job description summarizes the nature of work, skills, abilities, and essential functions; it is not a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities.
Compensation will be $80-90K per year plus bonuses
Snavely Forest Products is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.
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Founded in 1902, Snavely Forest Products is a recognized leader in the wholesale lumber and building products industry, delivering superior material, exceptional service and market expertise to customers both near and far. With distribution facilities throughout the U.S. and import/export capabilities, Snavely is proud to partner with – and provide access to – the finest building materials manufacturers.
Our customers are among the finest professional and do-it-yourself retailers, including independent dealers, homecenters, door and window shops and moulding & millwork manufacturers. Since our founding, our goal has been, and continues to be, to provide our customers access to the best building products. As a result of our international relationships with manufacturers in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Pacific Rim, Western Europe and South America we are able to offer our domestic customers the very best of the world’s building materials – at competitive prices.
Our dedication to recruiting and training the best and the brightest and utilizing technology has established Snavely as a reputable competitor. Our mission is bringing business to our customers and suppliers by introducing and developing new products as well as an array of value added services. Our commitment is “Building Business for Our Partners”.
Snavely Forest Products is proud to partner with manufacturers who produce quality recycled, engineered and alternative products when their environmental benefits are clearly demonstrated. Snavely Forest Products supports those suppliers who use sustainable forest management practices, which integrate the world’s social, economic and environmental needs.
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