PURPOSE Establishes, implements and directs millwork operation strategies across the enterprise. Works with regional and location leadership to facilitate process improvement strategies, gain efficiencies in order to improve bottom line profits.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Analyzes and establishes millwork operational efficiencies to meet market goals and maximize working capital. Oversees the implementation of company strategies across the enterprise.
- Oversees company-wide millwork operations to ensure increased sales and profitability of business mix including establishing consistent and competitive pricing practices in coordination with market strategies.
- Facilitates cost containment measures and analyzes all possible avenues of controlling both fixed and variable costs at an operational level.
- Oversees millwork operations to improve product quality and ensures implementation of appropriate improvements that positively improve product quality.
- Sets tone and direction to ensure proper inventory management in coordination with market goals.
- Serves as a liaison between operations and various corporate and regional offices and ensures operations are in line with company goals and strategies.
- Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
- Aligns with Millwork Directors / field leadership to support Millwork projects, training, AutoCAD layouts and overall operational support - machinery and material handling procurement
- Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSTo 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 with ten (10) years' experience managing a millwork operation or supporting multiple millwork operations in a regional or national capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience with lean processing techniques.
COMPETENCIES - Knowledge of company products, competitors' products and company standards
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of basic sales techniques, concepts and the ability to influence and persuade
- Knowledge of advanced millwork manufacturing techniques, concepts and the ability to influence and persuade best in class practices
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred, but not required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITYThe 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.- Combination of indoor and outdoor environments and physical activity requirements.
- Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
- Occasional oversight activities may take place out of doors, subject to temperature and weather variations.
- Willingness and ability to travel to facility locations up to 75%.
In addition to the base wage listed, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the bonus varies based on overall company success, thresholds met and other terms and conditions of the Company's active bonus policy for the respective year.
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. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members). Details about Builders FirstSource's benefits offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com.
