General Manager-Lumber (Mitchell, Sd Based)

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

PURPOSE

Manages all aspects of the location to achieve maximum sales and profits with available resources by performing the following duties.

This is an onsite role managing our location at : 1705 W Havens Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301. Will relocate the ideal candidate to the market- come work with us!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall sales (professional and retail), operations, production, delivery, purchasing, and inventory control of the location.
• Oversees the daily operations of the location. Skilled in relevant functions and reports from the Online system.
• Oversees the development and implementation of inventory control programs to meet location inventory levels and turns.
• Involved in the recruiting, hiring, and training process. Helps to create and enforce staffing measures that reduce employee turnover and help to increase company profits.
• Motivates employees, maintains a productive workforce, and trains successor management. Reviews and approves wage and salary increases and establishes objectives and performance measures.
• Recommends capital improvements in view of forecasted demand for various products, efficiency of current equipment, etc. Institutes a cost-effective vehicle and equipment maintenance program. Reports obsolete equipment/facilities and submits recommendations regarding replacements or improvements.
• Supports and reinforces company safety initiatives to ensure compliance with all OSHA and DOT requirements.
• Communicates and enforces company policies and procedures, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, as they pertain to the daily functions of all departments. Acts as a liaison between employees and management to foster a healthy work environment.
• 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

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise in various departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. 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.

Minimum Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate general competence in all of the Corporate Success Factors, as well as the following job-related 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.
• Credibility - Inspires respect and trust;
  Exhibits confidence in self and others;
  Effectively influences actions and opinions of others;
  Accepts feedback from others;
  Gives appropriate recognition to others;
  Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities;
  Makes self available tostaff;
  Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Visionary Influence - Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates;
  Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision;
  Inspires and motivates others to perform well;
  Displays passion and optimism;
  
• Staff Management - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement;
  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.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget;
  Develops and implementscost saving measures;
  Contributes to profits and revenue;
  Conserves organizational resources.
• Judgment - 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel requirements range from 10-25%, depending on location.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand;
  walk;
  sit;
  reach with hands and arms;
  climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts;
  fumes or airborne particles;
  outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

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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.

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