Alside
Operations Director - Plains and Midwest
Alside, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, us, 60009
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Since 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.
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, 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, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
Experience in LEAN or other continuous improvement methodology.
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.
We offer annual vacation pay and paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
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.
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.
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Since 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.
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, 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, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
Experience in LEAN or other continuous improvement methodology.
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.
We offer annual vacation pay and paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
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.
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.
ALSIDE BUILDING PRODUCTS . . . THE CHOICE OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
#J-18808-Ljbffr