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Area Manager- Lumber

Builders FirstSource

Builders FirstSource

Sales & Business Development
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

We are adding an Area Manager- Lumber to our Utah Team. Come work with us!

The Area LOB Manager - Lumber will have market-wide responsibility for all aspects of the lumber BFS Line of Business. Lines of business include lumber, Ready-Frame, panels, reload distribution, Engineered Wood Products, forest products purchasing and estimation. Manages all aspects of assigned LOB in a single large facility or multiple locations in a market to achieve maximum sales and profits with available resources by performing the following duties:

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for the overall management of all aspects of the assigned Line of Business including production, sales, customer service, inventory management, delivery, human resources, safety and administrative activities.
  • Manages subordinate managers who manage various departments and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these departments.
  • Oversees the daily operations of Line of Business locations. Plans and directs these functions in order to meet operational and financial goals for the location.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of the purchasing and inventory control programs to meet inventory levels and turns.
  • In conjunction with location and regional management develops operating budgets and capital expenditure recommendations in order to meet operational and financial goals for the location.
  • Communicates and enforces company policies and procedures as they pertain to the daily functions of all locations, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley requirements as they pertain to daily operations.
  • Supports and reinforces company safety initiatives to ensure all OSHA and DOT requirements are adhered to.
  • Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Motivates employees, maintains a productive workforce and trains successor management. Reviews and approves wage and salary increases and establishes objectives and performance measures.
  • Obtains feedback on customer satisfaction.
  • Responsible for budget accountability and reporting as it pertains to the financial goals of the company. Works to establish standard cost, operating budgets, and acceptable inventory levels. Monitors expenses and creates new methods to improve each location's financial performance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and four years related managerial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have prior experience in building materials industry.

Prior experience managing multi-site locations, or single large complex location preferred.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills.

Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

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