Operations Manager - Truss Plant

Kight Home Center; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking a Truss Plant Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of a professional truss plant, ensuring performance, cost control, and achievement of sales goals. You will manage the plant's inventory, lead staff, and coordinate with the field and internal departments.

The role requires strong communication, strategic thinking, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays. This position offers opportunities for growth within a growing regional network.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the truss industry.
• Familiar with floor/roof truss manufacturing and pricing.
• Familiar with delivery and fleet operations.
• Experience dealing with contractors.
• Experience analyzing inventory activity.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Outgoing personality with ability to build customer relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manages and implements the overall operations of the truss plant, ensuring policy execution and coordinating with market management.
• Directs and manages all plant staff, schedules, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Leads inside sales coordination with the General Manager to monitor sales and profits.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Customer relations

Scheduling

Job description

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

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience inthe truss industry
• Familiar with floor/roof truss manufacturing, truss pricing for custom, production, and multi-family projects
• Familiar with delivery and fleet operations
• 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

Operations

• Manages and implements the overall operations of the truss plant. Responsible for the proper execution of all aspects of the policies and procedures of the company. Manages the overall activities and employees of the truss plant, 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 plant 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!