General Manager

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Coos Bay, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. in Coos Bay, OR is seeking a General Manager to lead all aspects of the location’s operations, drive profitability, and deliver an outstanding customer and employee experience.

The role covers sales, production, delivery, purchasing, inventory control, and employee development to ensure exceptional service and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, business acumen, and experience in the building materials industry, with a track record of growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of four years of management experience with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Prior experience within the building materials industry.
• Proven success leading operations, teams, and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all location operations, including sales, production, delivery, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies that optimize stock levels and improve turns.
• Manage location budgets, establish operational goals, cost controls, and inventory targets.
• Analyze financial results and implement improvement initiatives to increase profitability and efficiency.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, and training to build a high-performing workforce.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and ensure exceptional service.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Team development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management or related field

Job description

General Manager

Location: Coos Bay, OR

Drive Growth. Build Exceptional Teams.

Are you a proven leader with a passion for operational excellence, team development, and business growth? We are seeking a dynamic General Manager to oversee all aspects of our location's operations, drive profitability, and create an outstanding customer and employee experience. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by leading sales, operations, inventory management, safety initiatives, and team development within a growing organization. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, business acumen, and experience within the building materials industry.

Position Summary

The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance, profitability, and daily operations of the location. This role provides leadership across sales, production, delivery, purchasing, inventory control, and employee development while ensuring exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Direct and oversee all location operations, including sales, production, delivery, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Ensure efficient daily operations while maintaining high standards of customer service and operational excellence.
• Utilize company systems and reporting tools to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and drive results.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies that optimize stock levels and improve inventory turns.

Financial & Business Management

• Manage location budgets and maintain accountability for financial performance.
• Establish operational goals, cost controls, and inventory targets to support company objectives.
• Analyze financial results and implement improvement initiatives that increase profitability and operational efficiency.
• Recommend capital improvements, facility enhancements, and equipment investments to support business growth.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training efforts to build and maintain a high-performing workforce.
• Develop future leaders through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Foster a positive, productive work environment that promotes engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
• Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and recognize employee achievements.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and support a culture of safety while ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
• Communicate and enforce company policies, procedures, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and leadership to maintain effective communication and a positive workplace culture.

Customer Experience

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Actively gather customer feedback and implement solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Ensure all departments consistently deliver exceptional service and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of four years of management experience with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Prior experience within the building materials industry.
• Proven success leading operations, teams, and business performance.

Preferred Skills

• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Travel Requirements

Travel may range from 10% to 25%, depending on location.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position requires the ability to perform the essential job functions in both office and operational environments. Duties may involve standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and working around equipment, outdoor weather conditions, and other operational activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits

• 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 www.bldrbenefits.com.

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.

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.