TRUSS DESIGN MANAGER

Wilson Lumber Company•Madison, AL

92d

About The Position

Role Summary: The Truss Design Manager is responsible for the success of the design team. This will include achieving and maintaining design goals and department objectives while working with the sales and truss production teams to meet demand. Scope of the Position: This position is responsible for the overall success of a truss design department consisting of approximately 9+ employees. Reporting directly to the Truss Design Manager will be the administrative assistants, in house designers and remote designers.

Requirements

Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to provide clear task assignments, create a shared understanding of strategic direction, promote a sense of purpose and inspire motivation
Possess a strong customer orientation
Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to read blueprints and visualize details in three dimensions.
Knowledge of field requirements and truss production requirements.
Understand code requirements and loading conditions as they relate to truss design.
Knowledge of equipment used in plant and how to produce efficient designs for same.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in management or operations or trade degree in related field preferred
5+ years design experience; truss design management experience a plus
Alpine Truss Software experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure the department is staffed with qualified and engaged personnel
Train and coach staff to hit their maximum potential
Provide and maintain appropriate department lead times as set/approved by management
Ability to track and communicate key performance indicators to management
Manage day to day design department resources including scheduling designs
Review and optimize designs for most efficient use of materials, equipment and manpower.
Investigate preliminary information and data necessary to generate designs.
Utilize knowledge of various computer software, AutoCad, Alpine, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
Interact with the sales department regarding the scope of work and to acquire and disseminate information needed in order to provide quality truss design drawings that are within bid parameters.
Provide backup assistance to builders by answering general questions and reconciling any problems in the condition of the delivered product.
Jobsite repairs, inspections as necessary.
Design work required
Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.
Ability to multitask and work within strict time frames.