Operations Manager (Distribution)

Who is Cameron Ashley Building Products?

Cameron Ashley is a wholesale distributor of roofing, insulation, gypsum, siding, and other specialty building products. We deliver an industry leading portfolio of marquee brands to customers in the lumber and building materials industry. Cameron Ashley operates a physical network of more than 65 distribution centers stocking large quantities of building materials locally throughout the United States. We feature a variety of customer-focused delivery options under the same day or next day F^ST delivery banner. Our relationship-based approach rewards customers with their PLUS® Points loyalty program, FREE merchandising, as well as purchasing and show incentives. Customers can order 24/7 online through either our CONNECT customer portal or mobile phone app. Online they will find a complete set of digital tools and resources including product availability, pricing, previous and pending orders, invoices along with secure payment options, product specifications, warranty information, and more!

We work each day to exceed our customer expectations in a fun and rewarding environment. That means a laid-back atmosphere, casual dress, and open communication where employees are empowered to win every day. We offer a full benefits package including ample vacation and sick time, paid medical, dental, and vision, 401K match, and much more!

We look for passionate individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a customer-focused environment.

At Cameron Ashley we Play To Win!

So, who is ready to join our Team and compete every day?

Position Summary

The primary function of this position is to coordinate warehouse employees, administer policies and procedures as they relate to shipping and receiving inventory, in a safe warehouse setting and to assist in loading trucks. The Operations Manager position supports purchasing and sales in the following areas: organizing stock in a way that maximizes space and picking orders in an accurate & timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Supervise a crew of 6-10 warehouse employees
• Selects, develops and motivates assigned warehouse personnel
• Motivate and encourage teamwork to ensure set productivity targets are met
• Conduct a daily safety walk-through to ensure that the warehouse is organized, clean, and safe at all times
• Responsible for enforcing company policies of conduct and safety, and initiates disciplinary action as needed
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and quarterly driver safety meetings
• Responsible for inventory accuracy.
• Conduct daily cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory counts and percentages
• Identifies the causes of product losses and takes corrective action
• Implement and maintain bin location system to aid in storage and picking of goods
• Assist warehouse employees in loading and unloading trucks. This may include staging trucks to be loaded at night
• Controls costs through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of storage space and proper protection of stored materials
• Properly utilizes docks, warehouse layout and route truck loading patterns to minimize loading time
• Maintains the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment to ensure they are running properly and up to safety standards of OSHA and the Federal DOT
• Manage PeopleNet computer system in company trucks to monitor driver’s hours of service and on-duty time, ensuring that drivers are in compliance with Federal DOT regulations
• Strategic planning of material transportation requirements – organize delivery routes and determine proper placement of resources that will result in the most efficient delivery of products to customer while maintaining profitability and monitor shipping to ensure products are delivered accurately and on time
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  
  

TECHNOLOGY

• Electronic Email Software
• Office Suite Technology
• CRM
• Bar code scanner
• TMS
  
  

TOOLS

• Bar Code reader equipment
• Forklift
• Clamp Truck
• CDL Class A Truck
• Hand Truck
• Pallet Jack
  
  

REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 3 years prior experience in a supervisory position
• 3 years of forklift experience
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass drug test and background verifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship for any length of time
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finder, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, as needed.
• Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  
  

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and paid time off. Cameron Ashley is an equal opportunity employer. Employment with the Company is always at-will.

• This description reflects the assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned.