Operations Manager - Construction Supplies

United Employment Group, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Employment Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Branch Operations Manager in Omaha to oversee daily warehouse, shipping, delivery, and counter sales. You will lead a team of ~20, ensuring inventory accuracy, delivery efficiency, and strong service levels.

You will analyze sales data to spot trends, collaborate with the sales team on pricing and stock strategy, and drive process improvements while enforcing safety standards and DOT compliance. On-site leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in concrete, construction materials, or building supply operations strongly preferred.
• Prior experience managing a team of 15+ across multiple functions (warehouse, delivery, counter).
• Comfortable working with sales analytics and reporting to drive decisions.
• Track record of building or improving operational processes.
• Existing relationships with contractors in the concrete/construction space a plus.
• Strong communicator who can lead from the floor, not just from an office.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across warehouse, shipping/receiving, delivery, and counter sales.
• Lead, schedule, and develop a team of approximately 20 employees.
• Own inventory accuracy, fleet/delivery efficiency, and counter service levels.
• Build and refine operational processes to improve throughput and reduce waste.
• Use sales data and analytics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities at the branch level.
• Partner with the sales team on pricing, stock strategy, and customer service standards.
• Maintain and grow relationships with contractor accounts, including on-site visits when needed.
• Enforce safety standards and DOT compliance for delivery operations.
• Report on branch performance and recommend improvements to leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Inventory management

Logistics

Sales analytics

Pricing strategy

Safety & DOT compliance

Communication

Branch leadership

Job description

• Manage daily operations across warehouse, shipping/receiving, delivery, and counter sales
• Lead, schedule, and develop a team of approximately 20 employees
• Own inventory accuracy, fleet/delivery efficiency, and counter service levels
• Build and refine operational processes to improve throughput and reduce waste
• Use sales data and analytics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities at the branch level
• Partner with the sales team on pricing, stock strategy, and customer service standards
• Maintain and grow relationships with contractor accounts, including on-site visits when needed
• Enforce safety standards and DOT compliance for delivery operations
• Report on branch performance and recommend improvements to leadership

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in concrete, construction materials, or building supply operations strongly preferred
• Prior experience managing a team of 15+ across multiple functions (warehouse, delivery, counter)
• Comfortable working with sales analytics and reporting to drive decisions
• Track record of building or improving operational processes
• Existing relationships with contractors in the concrete/construction space a plus
• Strong communicator who can lead from the floor, not just from an office
• Valid driver’s license; ability to pass a background check and drug screen