Objective: The Operations Manager's responsibilities are planning, directing, and coordinating the seamless operations of WS Building Materials' distribution centers. Ensures and improves the performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of departmental and organizational operations as well as the 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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Provide safety training consistently.

· Formulate suggestions on how to optimize the 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 the cost of the operations in accordance with the schedule and budgets

· Develop and maintain a quality control program to eliminate damaged goods through loss prevention training and proper storage, and ensure all trucks are checked for accurate order filling before shipment

· Develop and maintain a Warehouse Management System that efficiently lays out the yard and warehouse space for maximum space efficiency

· Prepare annual budget for warehouse and delivery expenses

· Prepare capital expenditure project spreadsheet

· Oversee all Inbound and Outbound Freight.

· Schedule deliveries effectively and efficiently to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction

· Oversee contract hauling as necessary. Meet with contract haulers on a quarterly basis to ensure world-class delivery services.

· Negotiate all freight rates.

· 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 workforce by recruiting, hiring, and effectively training the best talent available.

· Maintain an ongoing training program to ensure operational effectiveness and employee opportunity for growth.

· Monitor and evaluate performance via annual reviews.

· Approve and submit payroll to Human Resources for processing.

· Conduct terminations according to federal, state, and local laws as well advisement from Human Resources as necessary

· Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

· Planning and organizing

· Critical decision-making

· Communication skills with the ability to influence and lead a team

· Negotiation

· Conflict management

· Adaptability and stress management/tolerance to endure long hours and multiple situational activities as they arise during the day.

Qualifications:

· B.S degree or equivalent experience

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

· 5 years in a supervisor position with knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management

· Knowledge of business management, accounting/financial, human resources, and project management principles and practices

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds as needed throughout the day
• Climb, kneel, reach, or bend throughout the day
• Must wear safety gear, such as goggles and gloves, while performing work
• Ability to operate all equipment on site as necessary

Benefits:

· Medical, Vision, Dental, and more through Mutual of Omaha

· Employer-paid benefits: TeleDoc and Hinge Health

· PTO

· 401K and match

· Company ESOP Program

This job description summarizes the nature of work, skills, abilities, and essential functions; it is not a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities.

Snavely Forest Products is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

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