Commercial Building Materials Operations Manager

Full-time - Manager

Mcallen, TX

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

Under the general direction of the General Manager, manages multiple operations that control the flow of materials both to and from the location in the most timely, productive and cost effective method possible. Examples of these operations would be manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, etc.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall operations and physical conditions of the location's facilities and equipment.
• Oversees the daily operations of the delivery and warehousing functions.
• Partners with lead managers of departments and helps to train and develop personnel involved in the operations function in these departments.
• Budgets & controls operating costs to meet or exceed annual profit targets.
• Plans operations strategies and goals, establishing each department's priorities and sequences for the smooth flow of products to customers.
• Reviews team and team member performance on a regular basis by compiling operational reports that measure on-time deliveries, back orders, hours worked, shipments received, etc.
• Resolves problems relating to processes, costs, orders, maintenance, inventory control, equipment/trucks, services, and systems that affect the division's ability to meet or exceed customer needs.
• Prepares overall operations schedules and coordinates staffing problems with team leaders in Warehouse, Shipping, Yard, Office and Purchasing.
• Resolves team member issues affecting overall performance of the division.
• Fosters cross department interaction/communications with Production Manager, Sales Manager, Controller and other key team members.
• Takes an active role in employee training programs for drivers, yard personnel, and supervisors.
• Analyzes and maintains all vendor evaluations and makes necessary recommendations for revisions.
• Participates in decisions to accept or reject orders.
• Directs the implementation of safe operating practices in compliance with Company and regulatory policies.
• Plans and implements equipment and facility design upgrades and maintenance.
• Active in professional trade groups such as Home Builder's Association and participates in LMC meetings and customer appreciation events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from 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.