OPERATIONS DIRECTORSince 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands. If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.POSITION SUMMARY:Founded in 1947, Alside is a leading distributor of exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets.Our mission is to empower our employees to provide quality, innovative, and sustainable products for beautiful, energy-efficient homes. Our vision- enhancing the places we live and work, one at a time, for generations to come! The Operations Director is responsible for driving supply center operational excellence within the assigned geography by focusing on safety, customer service, on-time delivery, inventory control, cost management, asset management and continuous improvement and ultimately profitability.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Operations
- Lead and drive standardization of branch operations including order processing, warehouse management, inventory management, asset management (including cash and AR management) and customer service
- Lead activities to analyze, audit, troubleshoot and continuously improve branch operations to maximize financial performance
- Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted business operations
- Create business cases for capital requests
Leadership
- Establish and champion the safety culture, own incident reporting and ensuing branch actions; conduct safety audits
- Build a strong operations team by supporting the recruitment, onboarding, training and development of Branch and Warehouse Managers
- Develop, train, coach, motivate and ensure branch personnel comply with operating policies and procedures
Commercialization
- Work closely with Group Vice Presidents and Sales Directors to ensure inventory and stocking levels align with go-to-market strategy and optimize profitability
- Support delivery to performance targets to ensure branches can effectively and efficiently serve customers (e.g. maximizing throughput)
Financial
- Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement cost-saving measures to achieve financial targets
- Coach Branch Managers on how to interpret the P&L and influence results
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- 5+ years P&L Management experience in retail or distribution
- 5+ years of proven successful warehouse/distribution leadership experience
- Familiarity with business planning and financial reports
- Experience using all Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPEIENCE & SKILLS:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
- Experience in LEAN or other continuous improvement methodology
COMPETENCIES:Leadership Competencies
- Drives Results
- Courage
- Develops Talent
- Communicates Effectively
- Ensures Accountability
- Financial Acumen
- Situational Adaptability
- Peer Relationships
BENEFITS:
- Employees (and their eligible family members) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees are also eligible to participate in our company's 401(k) plan that provides matching contributions. Please note, benefits may vary for those working at a Union facility.
- Employees will receive a minimum of eight hours of vacation time every month and 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- The New Years Eve Holiday may be observed in current or subsequent year depending on the day it falls.
- Individual departments or functions that need to deviate from the above schedule due to operating requirements will do so on an as needed basis.
- Employees who are subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement will follow the holiday schedule provided in the CBA.
- Other Compensation may include, but is not limited to, bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale. Position dependent.
- The stated benefits are for full-time positions working 30+ hours a week. Part-time positions may be eligible for limited benefits.
- A collaborative environment with idea-sharing, learning, and curiosity.
- Training and mentoring.
- Opportunities for growth within the company.
A brand of Associated Materials, Alside is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. Established in 1947, Alside distributes a variety of windows, siding, metals, and other building products throughout its more than 100 company-operated supply centers across the United States, serving as a true partner to contractors, remodelers, builders and architects for building products and services.ALSIDE BUILDING PRODUCTS . . . THE CHOICE OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.