Operations Lead

US LBM•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

Based in Michigan, Zeeland Lumber & Supply operates truss and wall panel component manufacturing plants along with full-service building material yards that distribute lumber and an expansive range of specialty products, such as windows, doors, roofing, cabinets, decking, and interior and exterior trim. . A Brief Overview The Operations Lead assists management by directing the daily work activities of associates in an assigned area as they receive, stock, pull, load and deliver merchandise.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
1-3 years of related experience and/or training required.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Good interpersonal, communication and Customer Service skills.
Knowledge of building materials products and lumber required.
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs or more on a repetitive basis, also duties may include constant movement, squatting stooping and twisting.

Responsibilities

Unload or oversee the unloading and storage of incoming merchandise.
Ensure that the merchandise received matches orders.
May schedule and dispatch customer deliveries to job sites.
Provide customer service for retail, contractor, or professional builder customers.
Evaluate returned merchandise for proper disposition (resale, salvage, etc.).
Direct and train personnel in assigned work area which may include, Yard/Warehouse Workers, Forklift Operators and Truck Drivers.
Maintain a clean yard environment including warehouses, fences, and open areas.
Organize yard layout according to merchandise needs.
May complete requisition for replacement of stock merchandise.
Complete required inspections and forms.
Ensures maintenance is performed.
Oversee cut lumber and notifies supervisor so that inventory may be adjusted.
Train associates; plan, assign, and direct work; address complaints and resolves problems.
Maintain accurate inventory counts.
Assume the duties and responsibilities of Forklift Operator as needed.
Assume the duties and responsibilities of Truck Driver as needed.
Attend and participates in all company-sponsored training programs as required.
Direct work activities for 1-5 Associates in a small yard, 5-15 in a medium yard and 15 or more in large yard.
Ensure compliance with operational safety and security policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.