Operations Manager

Weekes Forest Products Inc•Comstock Park, MI

17d•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Weekes Forest Products/WS Building Materials is 100% Employee-Owned and offers an outstanding suite of employee benefits. Weekes/WS has grown to be the leading distributor of specialty building materials, engineered wood components and industrial lumber materials. At Weekes/WS, you will receive an ownership stake in the value our combined honest efforts create. The Operations Manager's responsibilities are planning, directing and coordinating the seamless operations of Weekes Forest Products/WS distribution centers. Ensures and improves the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations, as well as management of staff through the delivery of effective methods and strategies. This position will positively motivate all operations employees by example through strong leadership skills. As an integral part of the divisional management team, the operations manager will participate in department managers’ meetings to provide a positive influence on the present and future direction of the division.

Requirements

5 years in a supervisor position with knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management.
Willing to jump in and roll up your sleeves to help out when necessary
Follow safety expectations set by company safety policies
Ability to communicate ideas based on job knowledge and expertise
Operate at a steady, even pace to promote accuracy and quality of work
Patient and stable work style, focused on consistency and repetitive routines
A high level of customer service, team-oriented focus and communication is of utmost importance
Attention to detail, with better-than-average accuracy and careful attention towards quality work
Able to pass pre-employment drug screening
Ability to handle critical decision-making, planning, and organizing
Interest in technical & analytical focused work within established systems, standards, and procedures

Nice To Haves

Prefer at least 7 years experience in Lumber & Building Materials Industry

Responsibilities

Provide safety training on a consistent basis.
Formulate suggestions on how to optimize use of organizational resources (for example: Enterprise Resource Planning and Supply Chain Management)
Supervise the order fulfillment process by disbursing orders to both the warehouse and yard foreman to ensure 100% accuracy on tally, product, and quality specified by the customer
Inventory management as it relates to operations and the physical movement of products to include, but not limited to; receiving, stock rotation, cycle count, yearly physical inventory counts and damage reduction
Define and support procedural compliance, including, but not limited to; workflow from pick-ticket to signed proof-of-delivery; bill-of-lading to receiver; time cards; trip logs; cycle count information; and all other procedures needed to complete the task
Control cost of the operations in accordance with schedule and budgets
Develop and maintain a quality control program to eliminate damaged goods through loss prevention training and proper storage and ensuring all trucks are checked for accurate order filling prior to shipment
Develop and maintain a Warehouse Management System that efficiently lays out the yard and warehouse space for maximum space efficiency
Oversee all Inbound and Outbound Freight.
Schedule deliveries effectively and efficiently to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
Ensure efficiency and quality of all outbound freight, including route trucks, jobsite delivery trucks, and all specialty deliveries.
Develop and maintain a strong and engaged work force by recruiting, hiring and effectively training the best talent available.
Maintain an on-going training program to ensure operational effectiveness and employee opportunity for growth.
Monitor and evaluate performance via annual reviews.
Approve and submit timecards for processing.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Outstanding Family Medical Benefits Package – eligible 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – Employee-owned
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays for all Full-time employees - eligible immediately following policy rules
Employer-paid dental insurance (With a medical plan elected)
401k and Roth 401k Investment Accounts (With Employer Matching)
Employer-sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
No-cost general medical and mental Telehealth for all employees
No-cost virtual physical therapy for employees
Voluntary supplemental coverage options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
FSA, HSA and Dependent Care options
Employer-paid wellness program
Pet Insurance