Operations Manager General Admin

Builders FirstSource • Sioux City, IA

144d

About The Position

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university.
• 4 years of directly related experience in the lumber or building materials industry.
• Knowledge/experience in building materials, procurement, inventory management, and supervision of people.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple operations that control the flow of materials both to and from the location.
• Responsible for the overall operations and physical conditions of the location’s facilities and equipment.
• Oversee the daily operations of the delivery and warehousing functions.
• Partner with lead managers of departments and help to train and develop personnel involved in the operations function.
• Budget and control operating costs to meet or exceed annual profit targets.
• Plan operations strategies and goals, establishing each department’s priorities for the smooth flow of products to customers.
• Review team and team member performance on a regular basis by compiling operational reports.
• Resolve problems relating to processes, costs, orders, maintenance, inventory control, equipment/trucks, services, and systems.
• Prepare overall operations schedules and coordinate staffing problems with team leaders.
• Resolve team member issues affecting overall performance of the division.
• Foster cross department interaction/communications with key team members.
• Take an active role in employee training programs for drivers, yard personnel, and supervisors.
• Analyze and maintain all vendor evaluations and make necessary recommendations.
• Participate in decisions to accept or reject orders.
• Direct the implementation of safe operating practices in compliance with Company and regulatory policies.
• Plan and implement equipment and facility design upgrades and maintenance.
• Participate in professional trade groups and customer appreciation events.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love.
• Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier, and more secure lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees