Operations Manager General Admin

Builders FirstSource • Sioux City, IA

73d

About The Position

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple operations that control the flow of materials both to and from the location.
• 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.
• 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.
• Resolves problems relating to processes, costs, orders, maintenance, inventory control, equipment/trucks, services, and systems.
• Prepares overall operations schedules and coordinates staffing problems with team leaders.
• Resolves team member issues affecting overall performance of the division.
• Fosters cross department interaction/communications with 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love.
• Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees