Director of Operations
Central California (must relocate)
Lumber Retail experience a MUST

A family-owned Building Materials company built on a culture of positivity and respect. They established and maintained trusted business relationships and continue to serve clients all over the country.

This is a confidential search for Senior level leadership, potential path for Presidency. This role works directly with ownership to lead and manage retail and lumber mill operations for multiple regional locations. They offer competitive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, life and AD&D insurance, PTO, and more!

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for profitable financial performance of assigned operations including developing vigorous operating budgets for 2-3 locations for retail and lumber building materials.

• Alongside Ownership, identify long and short-term opportunities for capital development and improvements overseeing purchase, installation and startup of equipment.

• Collaborate with managers to ensure implementation of best practices to enhance overall efficiencies and productivity.

• Provide leadership and training to accomplish goals/objectives/KPI’s.

• Initiate, investigate, review, and follow up on possible value-added activities/process improvements/ efficient use of raw materials that are beneficial to the business.

• Consistent, often weekly travel to remote locations via company plane.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 7 years of progressive leadership experience in wood products or lumber industry.

• 5 years of successful management experience with emphasis on team engagement, collaboration and fostering strong partnerships.

• Financial management experience, including budgeting, analysis, and forecasting.

• Operational leadership with prior success developing effective operating strategies and effective monitoring systems.

• Evidence of the ability to foster a culture of data driven, continuously improving, and innovative process design across the company.

Compensation: $150,000-$180,000/year annual 15-25% bonus incentive

This is a confidential search. If you’re interested in this opportunity and would like to know more, please reach out to Chance Talbert directly at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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