Plant Manager | Components & LBM

The Building Center Inc; Andrews (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Building Center, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager for their Georgetown LBM facility. This full-time role involves managing production lines, training personnel, and ensuring quality standards.

Ideal candidates should have over a decade of experience in wood truss manufacturing and strong management skills. As Plant Manager, you will work closely with various departments and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of directly related experience in Wood Truss Manufacturing or the lumber and building materials industry.
• Significant understanding and practical experience in business and management principles.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, and inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage production lines of the facility in a timely, productive, and cost-effective manner.
• Review production orders and schedules to plan department operations.
• Develop and revise standard operational and working practices.

Skills

Wood Truss Manufacturing

Business Management Principles

Safety Management

Intermediate Computer Skills

Team Building

Job description

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Plant Manager | Components & LBM

Full Time Management Georgetown LBM, Andrews, SC, US

Title: Store Manager | Components & LBM
Reports to:President & COO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Division: Georgetown, SC
Summary:Manage production lines of the facility in a timely, productive, and cost-effective manner. Production lines will include roof and floor trusses as well as an interior door shop.

Duties and Accountability

• Responsible for the overall production and physical conditions of the location’s facilities and equipment. Partners with other managers of departments and helps to train and develop personnel involved in the production function in these departments.
• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data, such as types, quantities, and specifications of products as well as scheduled delivery dates, in order to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimal costs and operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Production Supervisor or Crew Leader for action.
• Directs the implementation of safe operating practices in compliance with Company and regulatory policies (DOT regulations, forklift operations, OSHA compliance, etc.).
• Compiles, stores, retrieves, and analyzes production data.
• Active in professional trade groups, such as Home Builder’s Association, and participates in LMC meetings and customer appreciation events.
• Demonstrates positive interactions with the public and positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, and other department employees, so that productivity and positive employee relations are maximized.
• Supports and contributes to effective safety and risk management efforts by adhering to established policies and procedures, maintaining a safe environment, promoting accident prevention, and identifying and reporting potential liabilities.
• Maintains confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records.
• Adheres to company procedures, policies, and protocols as set forth in the Hourly Employees Handbook.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and developing/training team members; planning, assigning, directing, and delegating work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10-12 years of directly related experience in Wood Truss Manufacturing or the lumber and building materials industry with multiple assignments in all phases of the business.
• Significant understanding and practical experience in business and management principles.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, and inventory processes/management.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Demonstrated success in creating accountability and to lead by example.Strong team building, consensus building, decision-making, people management, and organizational skills .

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, trade journals, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints of customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and/or public groups.
• Must be able to persuade individuals or groups to take actions that would result in obtaining a mutually desired outcome. Influencing others is a major requirement of this position.
• Must have exceptional leadership and teamwork abilities .

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fraction, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Must be able to develop and interpret graphs and charts.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Solutions require modification of standard approaches to develop alternative course of action. Problems are varied and unrelated and require problem identification and analyses.

Other Qualifications

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Position is located in an open office area.
• There is some exposure to outside weather conditions during visits to the yard.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Match & Profit Share
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Company-paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

About The Organization

Founded in Charlotte in 1977, The Building Center, Inc. has grown from a single location into one of the largest privately held lumber and building materials dealers in the United States. Nearly five decades later, we remain family-owned and family-driven, guided by the same commitment we started with: to be our customers’ most valued building partner.

With more than 200 trucks on the road and a strong network of divisions strategically located throughout the Carolinas, we deliver consistent, reliable service to builders across the region. Our divisions include:

• South Carolina: Easley, Columbia, Holly Hill, Georgetown, Newberry
• North Carolina: Rock Hill, Boone, Monroe, Ocean Isle Beach, Pineville, Gastonia, Greensboro, and Mebane

Our regional strength allows us to purchase and sell branded and commodity products at competitive prices, while tailoring our inventories to match local building practices, architectural trends, and the unique needs of each market. Beyond supplying materials, we provide a full range of manufacturing support—including truss plants in North and Central North Carolina, millwork and door shops in the Triad and Charlotte metros, and custom fabrication in Pineville, where we also craft specialty products like reclaimed lumber flooring, cabinetry, mantles, and siding.

What makes The Building Center truly different is our culture and our people. We believe construction is, at its heart, a people business—built on relationships, trust, and hard work. Our values of service, integrity, and dependability guide us in every interaction, whether we’re serving customers, supporting our communities, or developing our employees.

When you join The Building Center, you become part of a company with deep roots, a bold vision, and a culture where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact. Together, we’re not just delivering materials—we’re helping to build communities, futures, and lasting success.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

The Building Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and affirmatively action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). If you require an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail].