Operations Manager

Dakota Premium Hardwoods (a Würth Company); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Supplemental benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401k

Employer 401k match

Job summary

Dakota Premium Hardwoods, LLC in El Paso, TX is seeking an Operations Manager to run day-to-day operations of the El Paso branch from open to close, overseeing customer service, inventory, workflow, safety, and warehouse organization.

The role requires hands-on leadership with 3+ years in hardwood lumber or building materials, aiming to promote to Branch Manager; duties include leading Will Call and delivery teams, monitoring safety and profitability, and shaping a strong work culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership with a love for teaching and growing people.
• Competent computer skills; Agility Distribution Software a plus.
• 3+ years in Building Materials; hardwood lumber expertise a plus; cabinet hardware knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage 12-person and growing employee team.
• Manage the daily operations of the branch.
• Oversee Warehouse Management, Organization and Safety.
• Oversee Will Call Sales Team and daily delivery Operations.
• Oversee Branch Safety.
• Evaluate all aspects of the Operations to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Provide leadership to all branch members to help create a great work environment with outstanding customer service, efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Computers

Growth mindset

People development

Education

3+ years in Building Materials ( hardwood lumber )

Tools

Agility Distribution Software

Job description

Position: Operations Manager

Location: El Paso, TX

Type: Full Time/Salary/Supervisory

Reports to: El Paso Branch Manager/CEO

Dakota Premium Hardwoods, LLC specializes in the distribution of Hardwood Lumber, laminate, molding, cabinet hardware and more to the Woodworking Industry and is seeking an Operations Manager for its El Paso Branch, with a strong opportunity for promotion to Branch Manager.

Position Summary

Run the Day-to-Day Operations of the Dakota El Paso branch from open to close every day: from Customer Service to inventory control, workflow, safety, warehouse organization, culture building, employee management to cost management. The purpose of the position is to increase operational efficiency, customer experience, sales and safety at the branch while training under the 43-year Manager of the Branch to grow into becoming the Branch Manager. The ideal candidate has a granular knowledge of Operations of a Hardwood Lumber Yard with at least 3-years industry experience. The position is not for an MBA. It is a get down in it, hands on leadership role.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage 12-person and growing employee team
• Manage the daily operations of the branch
• Oversee Warehouse Management, Organization and Safety (We have a Warehouse Manager)
• Oversee Will Call Sales Team and daily delivery Operations (two trucks likely to grow to three)
• Oversee Branch Safety (We have Corporate and branch safety leaders)
• Evaluate all aspects of the Operations on a granular level to improve efficiency and profitability
• Provide leadership to all branch members to help create a great work environment with outstanding customer service, efficiency and profitability.

Education

School of Hard Knocks Building Materials 3-years industry experience.

Position Requirements

A Focus on Hardwood Lumber is a plus.

Skills/Experience

• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills with a love for teaching and growing people
• Competent computer skills (Experience with Agility Distribution Software a plus but not required
• 3-Years plus experience in Building Materials - expertise in Hardwood Lumber is a plus. Knowledge of Cabinet Hardware also a plus
• Willingness to lead, learn and grow with ambition to grow into a full-fledged Branch Manager after mastering all aspects of Operations and proving to be an effective leader with a strong and dependable work ethic

Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM with 1 or 2 half-day Saturdays per month

Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Health*
• Dental*
• Vision*
• Supplemental benefits*
• Company sponsored life insurance*
• Long-term disability*
• Eligible for 401k first day of employment
• Company 401k Match
• Eligible after 30 days of employment

Compensation

Competitive salary depends on skills and experience plus bonus opportunity.

Dakota Premium Hardwoods, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.