General Manager (Components/Truss Manufacturing

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PURPOSE Manages all aspects of a structural component manufacturing operation to achieve operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitable growth through effective leadership of production, sales support, inventory management, safety, quality, and financial performance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the overall sales, operations, production, delivery, purchasing, and inventory control of the location

Oversees all manufacturing operations, including truss production, loading, shipping, and maintenance, ensuring production schedules, labor productivity, quality standards, and operational performance goals are achieved

Oversees the daily operations of the location and utilizes operational reporting and key performance indicators to monitor performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions as needed

Maintains full profit and loss accountability for the operation, including budgets, labor costs, inventory investments, capital expenditures, and margin improvement initiatives

Oversees inventory control and supply chain activities, ensuring appropriate inventory levels of lumber, connector plates, hardware, and other raw materials to support production demands and inventory turn objectives

Recommends capital improvements based on forecasted demand, production capacity, equipment performance, and operational requirements

Establishes cost-effective equipment and facility maintenance programs and recommends equipment replacements or upgrades as necessary

Promotes a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, company safety standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements through training, audits, and proactive risk management initiatives

Partners with truss designers, engineers, and production teams to ensure structural components meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements while managing corrective actions and process improvements

Collaborates with sales teams and key customers to support growth initiatives, resolve escalated customer concerns, and ensure customer satisfaction through quality products and on-time delivery performance

Involved in the recruiting, hiring, training, and development of employees

Creates and enforces staffing strategies that support operational needs, reduce turnover, and strengthen organizational performance

Leads, develops, and evaluates production, maintenance, shipping, and administrative personnel through effective staffing, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives

Communicates and enforces company policies, procedures, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements as they pertain to the daily functions of all departments and fosters a productive work environment

Responsible for budget accountability, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and the overall financial performance of the location while performing other duties as assigned

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 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

Bachelor's degree (B

A.) from four-year college or university; four years related managerial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Must have prior experience in building materials industry

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Truss manufacturing operations Structural component manufacturing Engineered wood products Building materials manufacturing Lumberyard operations Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 5S methodologies Blueprint reading and engineering-driven manufacturing environments P&L ownership and financial management COMPETENCIES To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate general competence in all of the Corporate Success Factors, as well as the following job-related competencies

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 growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions

Operational Excellence - Demonstrates the ability to lead manufacturing operations through effective planning, resource allocation, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives

Utilizes operational metrics to drive productivity, efficiency, quality, and business results

Financial Acumen - Understands and effectively manages profit and loss performance, labor productivity, inventory investments, operating expenses, and capital expenditures

Identifies opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs, and maximize operational performance

Safety Leadership - Promotes a culture of safety and accountability by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and best practices

Demonstrates commitment to reducing workplace incidents through proactive risk management, employee engagement, and continuous safety improvement

Manufacturing & Technical Knowledge - Demonstrates understanding of structural component manufacturing processes, production workflows, quality systems, inventory management, and engineering-driven manufacturing environments

Applies technical knowledge to support operational efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 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

Travel requirements range from 10-25%, depending on location

Physical Demands 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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

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Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day

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