Facility Manager

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Weekes Forest Products/Sprenger Midwest is 100% Employee-Owned and offers an outstanding suite of employee benefits. Weekes has grown to be the leading distributor of specialty building materials, engineered wood components and industrial lumber materials. At Weekes, you will receive an ownership stake in the value our combined honest efforts create.

Objective:

The Facility Manager's responsibilities are planning, directing and coordinating the seamless operations of Weekes Forest Products distribution centers. Ensures and improves the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations as well as management of staff through the delivery of effective methods and strategies. This position will positively motivate all operations employees by example through strong leadership skills. As an integral part of the divisional management team, the Facility Manager will participate in department managers’ meetings to provide a positive influence on the present and future direction of the division.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide safety training on a consistent basis.
• Formulate suggestions on how to optimize use of organizational resources (for example: Enterprise Resource Planning and Supply Chain Management)
• Supervise the order fulfillment process by disbursing orders to both the warehouse and yard foreman to ensure 100% accuracy on tally, product, and quality specified by the customer
• Inventory management as it relates to operations and the physical movement of products to include, but not limited to; receiving, stock rotation, cycle count, yearly physical inventory counts, and damage reduction
• Define and support procedural compliance, including, but not limited to; workflow from pick-ticket to signed proof-of-delivery; bill-of-lading to receiver; time cards; trip logs; cycle count information; and all other procedures needed to complete the task
• Control cost of the operations in accordance with schedule and budgets
• Develop and maintain a quality control program to eliminate damaged goods through loss prevention training and proper storage and ensuring all trucks are checked for accurate order filling prior to shipment
• Develop and maintain a Warehouse Management System that efficiently lays out the yard and warehouse space for maximum space efficiency
• Prepare annual budget for warehouse and delivery expenses
• Prepare capital expenditure project spreadsheet
• Oversee all Inbound and Outbound Freight.
• Schedule deliveries effectively and efficiently to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
• Oversee contract hauling as necessary. Meet with contract haulers on a quarterly basis to ensure world-class delivery services.
• Negotiate all freight rates.
• Ensure efficiency and quality of all outbound freight, including route trucks, jobsite delivery trucks, and all specialty deliveries.
• Develop and maintain a strong and engaged workforce by recruiting, hiring, and effectively training the best talent available.
• Maintain an ongoing training program to ensure operational effectiveness and employee opportunity for growth.
• Monitor and evaluate performance via annual reviews.
• Approve and submit timecards for processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits Package:

• Outstanding Family Medical Benefits Package
• Substantial Stock Ownership Program
• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays Each Year
• Employer-Sponsored Family Dental Insurance
• 401k and Roth 401k Investment Accounts (With Substantial Employer Matching)
• Employer-Sponsored Life & Disability Insurance
• Covid vaccination is not required for employment

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Critical decision-making
• Communication skills with the ability to influence and lead a team
• Negotiation
• Conflict management
• Adaptability and stress management/tolerance to endure long hours and multiple situational
• activities as they arise during the day.

Qualifications:

• B.S degree or equivalent experience
• Prefer at least 5 years’ experience in Lumber & Building Materials Industry
• 3 years in a supervisor position with knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Knowledge of business management, accounting/financial, and project management principles and practices

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds as needed throughout the day
• Climb, kneel, reach or bend throughout the day
• Must wear safety gear, such as goggles and gloves, while performing work
• Ability to operate all equipment on site as necessary