Truss General Manager 5

Leadership

• Serve as a leader by directing production teams in assembly, machining, and distribution.
• Oversee daily shop operations, ensuring production schedules are met safely and efficiently.
• Promote a continuous improvement mindset, using data and performance metrics to guide decisions.
• Model servant leadership and solution-oriented problem-solving aligned with FACE values.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with corporate departments, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment to company SOPs, lean practices, and quality standards.

People Development

• Set clear performance expectations for production and support staff.
• Conduct or delegate timely performance evaluations, cross-training, and development planning.
• Maintain a team environment focused on safety, productivity, and ownership.
• Actively engage in coaching, mentoring, and recognizing high performers.
• Support onboarding, new hire orientation, and ongoing skills training (including Parr University).
• Promote internal advancement and skill-building through career path planning.

Business

• Oversee production cost control, labor planning, and plant financial performance.
• Maintain appropriate raw material and finished goods inventory, collaborating with supply chain and purchasing.
• Lead and document daily/weekly production meetings, tracking KPIs and safety metrics.
• Manage quality assurance programs, ensuring standards are met or exceeded.
• Proactively address slow-moving inventory, scrap reduction, and optimization of workflows.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, and fleet compliance in shipping/receiving and delivery operations.
• Utilize company systems for inventory management, ERP, and labor reporting.
• Collaborate with sales, and scheduling teams to align order volume with capacity.
• Support lean practices and standard work implementation throughout the facility.
• Participate in budgeting, capital planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Safety

• Enforce safety policies and lead by example in PPE, safe practices, and team accountability.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas.
• Ensure the use of appropriate machine guards, lockout/tagout, and safety audits.
• Conduct or oversee accident investigations and implement preventive actions.
• Confirm that first-aid and AED certifications are maintained for key staff.
• Use equipment inspections, DashCam reviews, and behavior-based safety observations to coach improvement.

Communication

• Communicate performance updates, production goals, and company initiatives to team members and leadership.
• Respond promptly to customer and internal concerns with professionalism.
• Foster a collaborative culture where suggestions and continuous improvement ideas are encouraged.
• Serve as a conduit of information between plant teams and corporate functions.
• Walk the plant regularly and engage staff directly to reinforce expectations and culture.
• Provide timely and transparent updates during team meetings and leadership forums.

Results

• Consistently meet targets for productivity, labor cost per unit, scrap rates, and on-time delivery.
• Achie and maintain facility KPIs for throughput, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Complete monthly budget-to-actuals reporting and cost controls.
• Maintain compliance with internal audits and documentation requirements.
• Create action plans using employee feedback, survey data, and customer input.
• Demonstrate strong employee retention through engagement and recognition.
• Contribute to leadership meetings and support rollout of division-wide initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary or trade certification preferred.
• 3 years prior supervisory/management experience in manufacturing or assembly.
• Knowledge of production workflows in door and millwork or truss manufacturing.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, quality systems, and scheduling tools.
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required.
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
• Class C driver’s license and must have and maintain a good driving record required.
• Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, and made of leather or composite material required.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically, and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment.
• Sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records.
• Identify processes, tools, and/or procedures that may be improved upon to improve the workplace and outcomes for our customers.
• Communicate with all levels of management and employees at a high skill level and speak effectively in front of groups.
• Strong focus, planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities, handle multiple projects, and do what is necessary to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to work hard, willing to earn regular merit increases and promotions.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence.
• Quickly, positively, and professionally respond to constantly changing circumstances.
• Humble, transparent, and honest about limits of own knowledge.
• Organized – deals with big rocks, not gravel.
• Always strives for continuous improvement and takes ownership of all decisions, and learns from mistakes.
• Appropriately manages stress and interacts with others.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to drive a vehicle when necessary.
• Both local and overnight travel may be required.

Direct Reports

• All hourly and salaried employees assigned to location MGR06.

Benefits

• Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off.
• Employee paid sick days.
• 7 holidays.
• Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible.
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs.
• Footwear subsidy through boot vendor after 90 days of employment.
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year.
• In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval.
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year).
• $1,000 referral bonus.