General Manager- Lumber Yard

Job Overview

The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of the location to achieve maximum sales and profits with available resources by performing the following duties.

Branch is located at 421 Oak Ave, Menomonie, WI 54751. Come work with us!

• Responsible for the overall sales (professional and retail), operations, production, delivery, purchasing, and inventory control of the location.
• Oversees the daily operations of the location. Skilled in relevant functions and reports from the Online system.
• Oversees the development and implementation of inventory control programs to meet location inventory levels and turns.
• Involved in the recruiting, hiring, and training process. Helps to create and enforce staffing measures that reduce employee turnover and help to increase company profits.
• Motivates employees, maintains a productive workforce, and trains successor management. Reviews and approves wage and salary increases and establishes objectives and performance measures.
• Recommends capital improvements in view of forecasted demand for various products, efficiency of current equipment, etc. Institutes a cost‑effective vehicle and equipment maintenance program. Reports obsolete equipment/facilities and submits recommendations regarding replacements or improvements.
• Supports and reinforces company safety initiatives to ensure compliance with all OSHA and DOT requirements.
• Communicates and enforces company policies and procedures, as well as Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements, as they pertain to the daily functions of all departments. Acts as a liaison between employees and management to foster a healthy work environment.
• Obtains feedback on customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for budget accountability and reporting as it pertains to the financial goals of the company. Works to establish standard cost, operating budgets, and acceptable inventory levels. Monitors expenses and creates new methods to improve each location's financial performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise in various departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Bachelor's degree (B.
  
  A.) from four‑year college or university preferred
• Four years related managerial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in building materials industry is preferred however will consider industry adjacent experience.

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem‑solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Credibility – Inspires respect and trust; exhibits confidence in self and others; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self available to staff; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Visionary Influence – Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; inspires and motivates others to perform well; displays passion and optimism.
• Staff Management – Includes staff in planning, decision‑making, facilitating and process improvement; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages…