General Manager

Orepac Holding Company • Wilsonville, OR

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager directs and coordinates all operations of the branch facility. This position is responsible for obtaining optimum efficiency of operations and maximizing profits by performing duties personally and/or through subordinate supervisors. This position is responsible for providing superior levels of management and leadership to a team of direct-reports and building an environment that focuses on employee engagement and OrePac’s core values. OrePac Building Products seeks dynamic individuals who exemplify excellence in quality, trust, value, and service. Our ideal candidate for this position is an exceptional leader with excellent communication, organization, and customer-facing skills.

Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
• Advanced experience in leading teams, including goal setting the ability to effectively and efficiently handle personnel conflicts while successfully driving company and department initiatives and goals.
• Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Ability to problem solve minor to complex challenges utilizing the tools and resources available and escalate the matter when appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, mentor, and train staff. Ability to encourage and model effective work habits and work effectively with diverse groups, individually or in a team environment. Ability to articulate direction and expectations to teammates in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.
• Exceptional communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats. Comfortable speaking in front of groups of people consisting of employees, customers, and/or members of leadership.
• Demonstrated ability engaging and leading individual and team discussions and meetings. Ability to articulate direction and expectations to teammates in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong understanding of budget management and financial monitoring.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Reading and interpretation skills.
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
• Professional demeanor in representing the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience.
• Any combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position will be accepted in place of the education and/or experience requirements listed for this role.

Responsibilities

• Establish current and long-range strategic objectives and plans that conform to the Corporate strategic plan.
• Plan, develop, and implement branch policies and goals.
• Ensure that all branch activities/operations (including purchasing, delivery, accounting, and warehouse) are performed in a professional and efficient manner.
• Ensure that branch budget expenditures are in line with budget forecasts. Analyze division and branch budget requests to assure that they comply with financial and strategic objectives. Identify areas in which reductions can be made and assist senior management in determining and allocating operating budgets to maximize resource use.
• Confer with the Regional General Manager to review activity and operating reports to determine necessary operational changes.
• Ensure that directives regarding changes in policies and operations are communicated and implemented.
• Review and analyze branch operating results compared to established objectives and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to achieve satisfactory results.
• Ensure the recruitment and retention of key management personnel.
• Coordinate and lead operational functions, achieving maximum efficiency and economy to support sales share growth efforts with the development of new markets and customers, as well as growth in our existing portfolio.
• Manage a small team of direct reports who oversee employees in the administrative, warehouse, delivery, door shop, and pre-finish departments. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities include: Interviewing and hiring qualified candidates, Training, developing, and appraising employees (including new hire orientation and performance reviews), Planning, assigning, and directing work, Rewarding and disciplining employees (including termination), Taking corrective action as necessary in a timely manner, Addressing complaints and resolving personnel issues.
• Enforce and adhere to OrePac’s policies, procedures, and safety program, as well as applicable state and federal laws.
• Support the development of lean principles and training. Foster an environment of Continuous Improvement in all aspects of the business: People, Costs, Production, Safety, Environment, and Quality.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, D.O.E. + opportunities for quarterly/annual performance bonuses based on branch/company/employee performance + annual reviews with opportunities for pay increases based on employee performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance up to 70% paid by OrePac.
• FREE Informed Health Line and Health Advocates.
• Health Spending Account (HSA) available with up to $1,000 annual OrePac contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
• FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• FREE life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance available.
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness plans available.
• 401K with up to 3.5% OrePac contribution.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid sick time per state requirements.
• 7 paid holidays annually.
• FREE gym membership.
• Employee discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager