General Manager (Components/Truss Manufacturing

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is looking for a Manager to oversee all aspects of operations at their Michigan location. This role includes managing production, sales support, and inventory control while promoting safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and prior management experience in the building materials industry. Responsibilities also include ensuring operational excellence and developing workforce strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years managerial experience required.
• Knowledge of the building materials industry is a must.
• Experience in truss manufacturing and engineered wood products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales, operations, production, and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Conduct performance evaluations and develop staffing strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Safety Compliance

Manufacturing Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university

Job description

Purpose

Manages all aspects of a structural component manufacturing operation to achieve operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitable growth through effective leadership of production, sales support, inventory management, safety, quality, and financial performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall sales, operations, production, delivery, purchasing, and inventory control of the location.
• Oversees all manufacturing operations, including truss production, loading, shipping, and maintenance, ensuring production schedules, labor productivity, quality standards, and operational performance goals are achieved.
• Oversees the daily operations of the location and utilizes operational reporting and key performance indicators to monitor performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintains full profit and loss accountability for the operation, including budgets, labor costs, inventory investments, capital expenditures, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Oversees inventory control and supply chain activities, ensuring appropriate inventory levels of lumber, connector plates, hardware, and other raw materials to support production demands and inventory turn objectives.
• Recommends capital improvements based on forecasted demand, production capacity, equipment performance, and operational requirements. Establishes cost‑effective equipment and facility maintenance programs and recommends equipment replacements or upgrades as necessary.
• Promotes a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, company safety standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements through training, audits, and proactive risk‑management initiatives.
• Partners with truss designers, engineers, and production teams to ensure structural components meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements while managing corrective actions and process improvements.
• Collaborates with sales teams and key customers to support growth initiatives, resolve escalated customer concerns, and ensure customer satisfaction through quality products and on‑time delivery performance.
• Involved in the recruiting, hiring, training, and development of employees. Creates and enforces staffing strategies that support operational needs, reduce turnover, and strengthen organizational performance.
• Leads, develops, and evaluates production, maintenance, shipping, and administrative personnel through effective staffing, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Communicates and enforces company policies, procedures, and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements as they pertain to the daily functions of all departments and fosters a productive work environment.
• Responsible for budget accountability, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and the overall financial performance of the location while performing other duties as assigned.

• 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

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

Preferred Experience

• Truss manufacturing operations
• Structural component manufacturing
• Engineered wood products
• Building materials manufacturing
• Lumberyard operations
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 5S methodologies
• Blueprint reading and engineering‑driven manufacturing environments
• P&L ownership and financial management

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 to staff; 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 implements cost‑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.

Operational Excellence – Demonstrates the ability to lead manufacturing operations through effective planning, resource allocation, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Utilizes operational metrics to drive productivity, efficiency, quality, and business results.

Financial Acumen – Understands and effectively manages profit and loss performance, labor productivity, inventory investments, operating expenses, and capital expenditures. Identifies opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs, and maximize operational performance.

Safety Leadership – Promotes a culture of safety and accountability by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and best practices. Demonstrates commitment to reducing workplace incidents through proactive risk management, employee engagement, and continuous safety improvement.

Manufacturing & Technical Knowledge – Demonstrates understanding of structural component manufacturing processes, production workflows, quality systems, inventory management, and engineering‑driven manufacturing environments. Applies technical knowledge to support operational efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

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

Physical Demands – 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 – 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.

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 214‑765‑3990 or email [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address – it is intended only for accommodation requests.