Assistant Operations Manager

Full job description Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we’re one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success.

And we’re committed to investing in them. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well‑being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards.

• Medical + Prescription, Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Preventive Care
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance, 401(k)/Roth Retirement Plan Options with Employer Contributions
• Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Holidays, Personal/Vacation Days
• Disability Benefits, Parental Leave
• Competitive Base and Incentive Pay for all positions
• Service Recognition Program
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for the yard, warehouse, trucking, maintenance, and safety program functions. Manages the order fulfillment, "will call", and on‑time delivery functions including product selection, loading, and transportation. The Assistant Operations Manager resolves problems regarding shipment or delivery of an order, and order backlog issues. Manages the transportation function including negotiating carrier contacts, compliance with Department of Transportation regulations and legal load requirements.

Manages the warehouse function including receipt of products from internal and external suppliers; reconciliation of purchase orders; inventory control and storage design; pulling and loading products for shipment; training, guiding and coaching the materials‑handling personnel. Manages warehouse, equipment and vehicles, yard and grounds to ensure a safe, OSHA compliant work environment. Manages loss control activities including fire, theft, and fleet safety.

Maintains good housekeeping in work area. Demonstrates strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• College degree or equivalent work experience in related job function.
• Office environment with some physical exertion. Performs some duties under seasonal environmental conditions.
• Degree in warehouse management, experience in transportation management, building materials preferred.
• Typically more than 7 years of experience in related job function.
• May require professional certification.
• Requires knowledge of a specialized field, such as building materials, transportation, warehouse, or management, and industry practices and procedures.
• Effective communication skills and leadership skills required.

• Building Partnerships
• Coaching
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making
• Initiating Action
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety Leadership

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)