Operations Manager: Lead Logistics & Distribution

Builders FirstSource; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, seeks an Operations Manager to oversee location-wide manufacturing, distribution and warehouse activities. You will lead cross-functional teams, plan budgets, manage schedules and drive cost efficiencies to meet customer needs.

You will partner with department leads, train staff, monitor performance, and ensure safety compliance while delivering on-time products. A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university with 4 years of directly related experience in lumber/building materials.
• Knowledge of building materials, procurement, inventory management and supervision of people.
• Strong customer service experience and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the location’s facilities and equipment, and the daily operations of delivery and warehousing.
• Budget and control operating costs to meet or exceed annual targets.
• Plan operations strategies and goals for smooth flow of products to customers.
• Review performance with reports to ensure on-time deliveries, manage costs, and forecast planning needs.
• Resolve issues related to processes, costs, orders, maintenance, inventory, and systems affecting customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate staffing with team leaders to ensure optimal utilization of resources.
• Foster interdepartmental communication with Production, Sales, and Finance teams.
• Train drivers, yard personnel, and supervisors and promote a productive workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Training & development

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Order processing systems

Job description

Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, seeks an Operations Manager to oversee location-wide manufacturing, distribution and warehouse activities. You will lead cross-functional teams, plan budgets, manage schedules and drive cost efficiencies to meet customer needs.

You will partner with department leads, train staff, monitor performance, and ensure safety compliance while delivering on-time products. A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required.