Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Amerhart, an SBP brand is currently hiring for an Operations Manager for our Grand Rapids, MI Amerhart facility. As the Operations Manager, this position has a wide variety of responsibility including the supervision of warehouse personnel, the physical plant, equipment and warehousing of inventory, and the administrative detail associated with running the warehouse.

A quality lumber and building materials distributorship operation involves the commitment to the total quality management standards through the delivery of product to the customer as ordered and on time. A smooth-running warehouse operation with trained and motivated employees is a major contribution to the success of the organization and enables the company to meet its quality goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervision of the Warehouse and Grounds Property and Equipment -- 60%
• Take the necessary steps to repair damage. Obtain estimates on repairs which cost more than $1,000.
• Order warehouse and other supplies, tarps, and belts.
• Maintain property in a secure and safe manner at all times.
• Ensure that the warehouse grounds are neat and orderly.
• Maintain lift trucks and trailers in good repair and in keeping with a sound preventive maintenance schedule.
• Replace and repair equipment and other tools as needed.
• Recruit and select candidates for hire in warehouse positions.
• Monitor work to ensure conformance to established work standards to include meeting deadlines, maintaining a high level of accuracy and meeting customer expectations.
• Train new employees. Include in the training effective ways to handle material to minimize and/or eliminate damage to the goods.
• Answer questions/complaints raised by staff members in an effort to resolve work related difficulties that may be present.
• Ensure that Amerhart, Ltd. complies with the employees' "Right-to-know" act to include such things as completing and distributing safety sheets on specific products. Also, the commercial DOT rules and regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Performance of Miscellaneous Responsibilities -- 10%
• Supervise stock rotation in accordance with established standards for moving material.
• Purchase equipment obtaining competitive bids, where appropriate.
• Lease trailers and other heavy equipment.
• Attend management meetings and other related meetings and training sessions in order to be better informed, communicate about current happenings within operations, make improvements, etc.
• Developing and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement in operational efficiency.
• Coordinate staffing and workflow to ensure peak productivity across all warehouse functions.
• Perform related work as requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical knowledge of building supplies and related product lines.
• Demonstrated ability in successful supervisory methods and approaches as well as problem solving strategies.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior WMS experience.
• An understanding of corporate functioning to the extent that there can be input to decision making.
• Valid driver's licenses.
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other pertinent legislative requirements as they apply to lumber distribution and warehousing.

Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales and Amerhart. We serve 45 states in the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 40 locations. Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVE your future at Specialty Building Products!

Being a part of SBP you will be eligible for many benefits. Full-Time benefits would include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Company-Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays

• PLUS, ADDITIONAL PERKS!

Serving our communities:

We are also committed to our core value of “using our influence to have a uniquely positive impact” on the people that we touch. Through our initiatives we encourage and incentivize our employees to aid fellow employees in need and to better serve our communities and the people we directly influence.

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.  

Please be careful about scam recruitment. Specialty Building Products would never send any candidate a check or instructions to deposit funds in a bank account in connection with the interview or hiring process.

Amerhart, a Specialty Building Products brand is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.