General Manager (Mitchell, SD based)

About the Role

Manages all aspects of the location at 1705 W Havens Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301 to achieve maximum sales and profits with available resources. This is an onsite role; relocation to the market is available for the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall sales (professional and retail), operations, production, delivery, purchasing, and inventory control of the location.
• Direct daily operations and utilize the Online system for relevant functions and reporting.
• Develop and implement inventory control programs to meet location inventory levels and turns.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, and training processes.
• Create and enforce staffing measures to reduce employee turnover and increase company profits.
• Motivate employees, maintain a productive workforce, and train successor management.
• Review and approve wage and salary increases; establish objectives and performance measures.
• Recommend capital improvements based on forecasted demand, equipment efficiency, and other factors.
• Institute a cost-effective vehicle and equipment maintenance program.
• Report obsolete equipment/facilities and submit recommendations for replacements or improvements.
• Support and reinforce company safety initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA and DOT requirements.
• Communicate and enforce company policies, procedures, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Act as a liaison between employees and management to foster a healthy work environment.
• Obtain feedback on customer satisfaction.
• Manage budget accountability and reporting to meet the company’s financial goals.
• Establish standard costs, operating budgets, and acceptable inventory levels.
• Monitor expenses and create new methods to improve financial performance.
• Supervise subordinate supervisors across various departments, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning work, appraising performance, and addressing complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; four years of related managerial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in the building materials industry.

Skills

• 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 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; accepts feedback; gives appropriate recognition; 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, and process improvement; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback; fosters quality focus; 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 the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Work Environment

The role requires travel ranging from 10-25%, depending on location.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• 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.

Benefits

Builders FirstSource offers competitive, affordable benefits designed to support you and your family, including:

• Plans to help live happier, healthier, and more secure lives.
• For full details, visit www.bldrbenefits.com.