Manager in Training- Operations

Curtis Lumber Co Inc.Ballston Spa, NY
$23 - $25Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1890, Curtis Lumber is a family-owned and operated building materials retailer, recognized as one of the 100 largest and fastest-growing in the nation. Our employees benefit from competitive pay and excellent benefits, along with business hours that promote a healthy work-life balance. We acknowledge that our employees' hard work and dedication are the primary drivers of our success, and we consistently seek methods to reward them. This role involves assisting in the oversight of yard operations and personnel to achieve a balance between customer satisfaction and yard profitability, with effective and appropriate supervision of employees.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of lumber yard operations is a must.
  • Managerial skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Organization skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in overseeing yard operations and yard personnel to achieve a successful balance of customer satisfaction and yard profitability.
  • Supervise employees appropriately and effectively.
  • Learn all applicable computer applications and understand general policies and procedures.
  • Learn all operations-specific policies and procedures, including Inventory Control Systems, Receiving, Customer Delivery, and Manufacturing (Door Shop).
  • Develop a firm understanding of safety management, branch logistics, inventory management, employee management, and expense management through observation, hands-on training, and mentoring.
  • Work directly within teams at the branch level to develop the fundamentals of operational and support logistics.
  • Achieve forklift license and receive instruction on all varieties of lifts used by the operations teams (Propane, Diesel, Electric, and Clamp).
  • Learn how to utilize reporting and data to manage and make business decisions.
  • Attend company-specific training as scheduled during the training period.
  • Participate in year-end inventory audits.
  • Understand the roles and meet members of each corporate department, including Human Resources, Purchasing, Special Orders, and Loss Control.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Competitive Wages
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Ideal Retail Hours
  • Paid Holidays & PTO
  • Bereavement Pay
  • Profit Sharing
  • 529 College Savings
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Boot Reimbursement
  • Employee Discount
  • Community Events
  • Employee Referral Program
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