GENERAL MANAGER

gpac; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced General Manager to lead day-to-day operations of a lumber yard and building materials location. This hands-on leadership role requires deep understanding of lumber, building materials, customers, inventory, and yard operations.

You will oversee daily yard operations, sales, purchasing, inventory, and delivery; lead, train, and develop branch and yard employees; manage branch P&L, budgets, and profitability; build relationships with contractors and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in lumber yard/building materials or contractor supply.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of lumber and building materials operations.
• Experience with inventory, purchasing, deliveries, and customer service.
• Working knowledge of P&L and branch profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lumber yard, sales, purchasing, inventory, and delivery operations.
• Lead, train, and develop branch and yard employees.
• Manage inventory levels, purchasing, and expense control.
• Oversee delivery operations and equipment/fleet maintenance.
• Manage branch P&L, budgets, sales, and profitability.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, builders, and customers.
• Drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout the yard.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Inventory management

P&L / profitability

Lumber knowledge

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a lumber yard and building materials location. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who understands lumber, building materials, customers, inventory, and yard operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lumber yard, sales, purchasing, inventory, and delivery operations.
• Lead, train, and develop branch and yard employees.
• Manage inventory levels, purchasing, and expense control.
• Oversee delivery operations and equipment/fleet maintenance.
• Manage branch P&L, budgets, sales, and profitability.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, builders, and customers.
• Drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout the yard.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a lumber yard, building materials, contractor supply, or similar environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong understanding of lumber and building materials operations.
• Experience with inventory, purchasing, deliveries, and customer service.
• Working knowledge of P&L and branch profitability.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working both inside the branch and outside in the yard.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.