Operations Manager

Carter Lumber; Port Clinton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a pro-oriented lumberyard. The role focuses on meeting performance and sales goals while controlling costs, and requires strong leadership and relationship-building with customers and contractors.

The position emphasizes inventory control, staff management, and cross-department coordination to ensure smooth store operations and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Previous sales, operational and management experience in a pro building materials store.
• Experience dealing with contractors.
• Experience analyzing inventory activity.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Outgoing personality and ability to build relationships with customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manages and implements the overall operations of a pro-oriented store. Responsible for policies, procedures, yard activities, store office staff, inventory and weekly management meetings.
• Directs and manages all areas of store staff including hiring, communication, motivation, training, discipline and scheduling.
• Manages inside sales force and ensures goals are met in coordination with General Manager.
• Identifies personal growth needs and learning opportunities; completes orientation and safety training; encourages employee development.

Skills

sales management

operational experience

leadership

communication skills

customer relationships

flexible schedule

Job description

A Carter Lumber Operations Manager is responsible for the operation of a professional lumberyard. Success depends on your ability to meet performance objectives and sales goals while controlling costs and expenses. Responsibilities include proper management of the store’s inventory and employees. Effective communication with the field and internal departments are mandatory for the success of this position.

Requirements

• Previous sales, operational and management experience of a pro building materials store
• Previous experience dealing with contractors
• Experience analyzing inventory activity
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
• Outgoing personality and ability to build relationships with customers
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Store Operations

• Manages and implements the overall operations of a pro-oriented store. Responsible for the proper execution of all aspects of the policies and procedures of the company. Manages the overall yard activities and store office employees of a location, store inventory, conducts a weekly operational meeting with the management of the market, meets with the General Manager regularly to discuss sales and operational issues.

Staff Management

• Responsible for directing and managing all areas of store staff such as hiring, communication, motivation, training, discipline, separation and other areas as needed. Responsible for all operational staff work schedules. Counsels employees on problematic situations and carries out corrective action when necessary.

Sales Management

• Manages inside sales force and ensures goals are met. Works closely with the General Manager and to monitor sales and profit goals and ensures they are on target.

Knowledge & Training

• Identifies personal growth needs and learning opportunities.
• Completes required orientation and safety training.
• Commits to continued learning on products, packages, procedures and more.
• Encourages and oversees employee career development.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!