Operations Manager in Lees Summit, Missouri at Boise Cascade Company

Boise Cascade has been in the businessof distributing building materials and manufacturing wood productsfor decades. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas on your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment.

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for an Operations Manager! Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Responsibilities

The Operations Manager is responsible for the yard, warehouse, trucking, maintenance, and safety program functions. Manages the order fulfillment, "will call", and on-time delivery functions including product selection, loading, and transportation. The Operations Manager resolves problems regarding shipment or delivery of an order, and order backlog issues. Manage the transportation function including negotiating carrier contacts, compliance with Department of Transportation regulations and legal load requirements. Manage the warehouse function including receipt of products from internal and external suppliers; reconciliation of purchase orders; inventory control and storage design; pulling and loading products for shipment; training, guiding and coaching the materials-handling personnel. The Operations Manager manages warehouse, equipment and vehicles, yard and grounds to ensure a safe, OSHA compliant work environment. Manage loss control activities including fire, theft, and fleet safety. Maintain good housekeeping in work area. Demonstrates strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function. Working conditions are an office environment with some physical exertion. Performs some duties under seasonal environmental conditions.

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in warehouse management, experience in transportation management, building materials preferred. Typically more than seven (7) years of experience in related job function. May require professional certification. Requires knowledge of a specialized field, such as building materials, transportation, warehouse, or management, and industry practices and procedures. Effective communication skills and leadership skills required.

Our Benefits

• Medical + Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Annual Incentives
• Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)
• Paid Parental Leave

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