Operations Manager

SnapDragon Associates, LLC; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and incentive

Strong 401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and time off

Employee stock opportunities

Long-term career growth potential

Job summary

SnapDragon Associates, LLC seeks an experienced Operations Leader to run the day-to-day building materials distribution operation, overseeing warehouse, logistics, inventory, safety, and team performance.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on developing people, improving processes, and creating structure and accountability across a fast-paced operation in Burlington, VT. You will drive safety, efficiency, and customer-focused service while partnering with sales and branch leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing teams in distribution or construction products.
• Strong warehouse, distribution, logistics, or transportation experience.
• Proven ability to drive productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Ability to establish processes, procedures, and accountability.
• Comfort with operational systems and Excel reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse, distribution, transportation, and inventory operations.
• Manage and develop supervisors, warehouse employees, and drivers.
• Drive improvements in productivity, workflow, quality, and efficiency.
• Establish strong processes, procedures, and accountability throughout the operation.
• Track operational KPIs and utilize reporting tools to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Partner with sales and branch leadership to support customer service and business objectives.
• Coach and develop employees while building a strong operational culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations management

Team development

Process improvement

KPI management

Excel & reporting

Safety & compliance

High-volume distribution

Hands-on leadership

Tools

WMS/ERP

Excel

Job description

In this role, you will lead the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced building materials distribution operation, with responsibility for warehouse, logistics, transportation, inventory, safety, and team performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the operation, developing people, improving processes, and creating greater structure and accountability.

Day in the Life:

• Lead daily warehouse, distribution, transportation, and inventory operations
• Manage and develop supervisors, warehouse employees, and drivers
• Drive improvements in productivity, workflow, quality, and efficiency
• Establish strong processes, procedures, and accountability throughout the operation
• Track operational KPIs and utilize reporting tools to identify areas for improvement
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence
• Partner with sales and branch leadership to support customer service and business objectives
• Coach and develop employees while building a strong operational culture
• Remain highly visible and willing to jump in alongside the team when needed
• Maintain flexibility around scheduling based on the needs of the operation
• Operations leadership experience within building materials, lumber, wholesale distribution, construction products, or a related industry
• Strong warehouse, distribution, logistics, and/or transportation experience
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Strong process improvement and KPI management skills
• Comfortable utilizing operational systems, Excel, and reporting tools
• Transportation and DOT knowledge is a plus
• Hands-on, accountable leadership style
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced distribution environment

Company:

• Leading wholesale distributor of building products
• Established organization with a strong industry reputation
• Strong focus on employee development and internal advancement

Benefits & Features:

• Competitive compensation and incentive opportunity
• Strong 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and time off
• Employee stock opportunities
• Significant long-term career growth potential