Area General Manager - Dallas

Weyerhaeuser • Carrollton, TX

128d • $142,000 - $213,000

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is searching for an Area General Manager to lead our Dallas Distribution Center. As the Area General Manager (AGM), you will hold a key leadership role with responsibility for the people, profit, and performance of Weyerhaeuser's growing Distribution business. Maintains an onsite presence at the Distribution Centers with travel up to 35% including both day travel and overnight travel. The AGM is accountable for the successful implementation of all internal Weyerhaeuser programs. Owns the development and execution of a 5-year business plan (the Roadmap).

Requirements

• At least 10 years of related industry experience (e.g. Distribution, Manufacturing, Wholesale, etc.)
• At least 5 years of experience in a people management role
• Must live or be willing to relocate to Dallas area, and be willing to travel up to 35% including both day overnight travel.
• Proven team leadership ability to develop organizational capacity, coach and develop associates, successfully motivate, and energize sales and operations teams, and create an inclusive culture.
• Solid business acumen and the ability to interpret and manage financial and market data and create executable plans to manage cost and profitability.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in providing strong customer service to execute sales strategies.
• Excellent communication skills including information sharing, active listening, brevity, and persuasiveness.
• Experience and ability to develop, translate and implement strategic plans, think long term and 'big picture', integrating complexities in problem solving and decision making.
• Proven ability to establish credibility and trust in relationships with customers, associates and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field
• Strong market and product knowledge and ability to integrate critical market intelligence (competition, trends, etc.) in order to grow the market
• Industry sales and/or operations management experience, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and general management of the inside and outside area sales and operations teams while working closely with the site operations manager and finance partner.
• Partners with logistics, fulfillment, production planning, scheduling, and asset management to drive profitability in market.
• Motivates and energizes sales and operations teams. Drives performance, growth and development of area team and team members by ensuring commitment to goals and standards for both are met.
• Maintains and grows key relationships with strategic Customers; develops and grows superior and sustainable relationships with both internal and external vendors.
• Responsible for all aspects of the facility such as safety, sales, logistics, community volunteer activity, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Support for personal volunteerism, sponsorship of diversity networks, promotion of mentoring, and training and development opportunities.
• 401k plan with a paid company match and annual contribution equal to 5% of base salary.
• 3-weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment, with additional vacation accrual after six months.
• Eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Forestry and Logging
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree