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US LBM

Area Ops Manager

US LBM

Area Operations Manager directing branch operations and optimizing equipment, processes, and personnel in a distribution organization.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Direct and coordinate activities of the branch operations to obtain optimum use of equipment, warehouse process and personnel.
  • Establish, monitor, and maintain company performance metrics for order fill rate, on time delivery, equipment utilization, and Inventory accuracy.
  • Conduct audits to monitor metrics that do not meet company standards or requirements.
  • Utilize metrics and audits to quantify operational performance and to develop strategies and tactics that drive operational excellence throughout the locations.
  • Facilitate regularly scheduled operations meetings with operations and location managers.
  • Resolve operating difficulties and implement resolutions.
  • Assist in preparation of store budgets and monitor the compliance of each department in accordance with the budget.
  • Review production reports, department expenses, labor costs, and other reports and documents related to store operations.
  • Measure productivity of departments within branch (i.e., counter, warehouse, and logistics/drivers).
  • Focus on warehouse and delivery efficiencies to achieve on-time delivery to meet customer needs.
  • Ensure vehicles are serviced as required and vehicle condition reports are completed and addressed.
  • Review product flow for best space and labor utilization.
  • Confirm inventory levels and cycle counting processes are properly maintained.
  • Monitor operational expenses within departments managed.
  • Enforce Company policy and procedures involving customers, vendors, and employees.
  • Review personnel assignments with Branch managers and make recommendations according to service needs and sales plans.
  • Confirm that the branch conducts regular counter, driver, and warehouse meetings and attend all meetings as required.
  • Work with Sales management to ensure proper communication and training is maintained.
  • Work with customers as necessary to help resolve problems and follow up on customer complaints to ensure a mutually satisfactory outcome.
  • Responsible for overseeing a team of 12+ associates (direct and indirect), including hiring and termination decisions, setting goals, communicating expectations, providing performance feedback, and overseeing budget accountability.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • 4-6 years operational experience with significant career experience in a fast-paced distribution organization required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of general operations management and financial principles.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills along with demonstrated presentation skills are required.
  • Proficiency in MS programs, computer based inventory control system (WMS preferred), etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comply with all policies and standards.
  • Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.

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Hard Skills & Tools
operations managementfinancial principlesinventory controlperformance metricsauditingbudget preparationproductivity measurementwarehouse efficiencydelivery efficiencycycle counting
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsproblem-solvingteam leadershipgoal settingperformance feedbackconflict resolutionorganizational skillscollaborationstrategic thinking