Assistant General Manager General Admin

Builders FirstSource; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is seeking a General Manager for its Middletown location to oversee production, sales, operations, delivery, purchasing and administration to hit financial goals.

You will lead a management team, recruit and develop staff, and manage budgeting, cost controls and safety programs while ensuring excellent customer service and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and eight (8) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists the General Manager in achieving location goals across production, sales, operations, delivery, purchasing, inventory control, customer service and administration.
• Directs the management team to ensure achievement of location objectives and goals.
• Assists in recruiting, hiring, promoting, training and terminating employees.
• Assists in preparing the location budget, operating costs, and annual reporting; monitors sales invoices and margins; approves accounts payable when assigned.
• Recommends and creates operating policies and procedures as required.
• Oversees inventory and expense control.
• Contributes to loss prevention programs including safety and maintenance of equipment, vehicles and property.
• Supervises staff, conducts performance reviews, and handles disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensures adherence to safety procedures and conducts periodic safety meetings.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

PURPOSE

Assists the General Manager in achieving all aspects of company business at a location including production, sales, operations, delivery, purchasing, inventory control, customer service, human resources, safety and administrative activities; plans and directs these functions in order to meet operational and financial goals for the location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes location responsibility in the absence of the General Managers. Keeps manager informed on status of initiatives, issues, schedules that impact the success of the location.
• Provides direction to the management team and employees to ensure accomplishment of location objectives and goals.
• Assists General Manager in recruiting, hiring, promoting, training and terminating employees.
• Assists in preparation of the location budget preparation, operating costs, and annual reporting of the operation. Monitors sales invoices and margins and approve accounts payable when assigned.
• Recommends and creates operating policies and procedures as required
• Assist with inventory and expense control.
• Assist with a total loss prevention program including security, safety and maintenance of equipment, vehicles and property.
• Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices and ensures that employees observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injuries or damage; schedules periodic safety meetings and solicits recommended changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with supervising staff and providing general direction to the management team in the absence of the General Manager.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and eight (8) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Advanced knowledge of company products, competitors products and product standards
• Ability to compose business reports and budgets
• Ability to execute plans/projects through others
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

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.

• 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.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.

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.

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 [phone] or email: [e-mail]. 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.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.