Vice President of Operations

Pineville, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Building Center Inc.

Job Title:VP of Operations

Reports to:President & COO

FLSA Status:Salaried Exempt

Division:General Office Pineville NC

Summary

The Vice President of Operations provides executive leadership over the companys day-to-day manufacturing and operational functions ensuring safety quality efficiency and profitability across the enterprise. This role oversees production planning and scheduling materials management procurement and facilities operations driving alignment between operational execution and organizational strategy. As a member of the senior leadership team the VP of Operations partners closely with executive leadership to establish business objectives support growth initiatives and uphold the companys values and performance standards. The role collaborates with Directors and Department Managers to communicate priorities optimize resources and resolve operational challenges. Through the analysis of key operational and financial metrics the VP of Operations evaluates performance identifies improvement opportunities and implements initiatives that enhance productivity cost control and overall operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight of all manufacturing distribution and operational functions ensuring alignment with business objectives safety standards and customer expectations.
Oversee daytoday operations including production planning and scheduling procurement materials management inventory control and facilities.
Develop and manage operating capital and project budgets with accountability for cost control margin performance and return on invested capital.
Lead mentor and evaluate Managers Directors and senior operational leaders fostering accountability engagement and operational excellence.
Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning labor strategy leadership development performance management and policy implementation.
Develop and execute operational strategies that support growth scalability and competitiveness in the building supply and construction materials market.
Optimize production output capacity utilization and service levels to improve ontime delivery customer satisfaction and market position.
Drive enterprisewide continuous improvement initiatives including lean manufacturing productivity gains and costreduction efforts.
Maintain accountability for financial and operational performance including manufacturing efficiency quality cost structure asset utilization procurement effectiveness and inventory optimization.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

Valid state-issued drivers license.
Residence within the core geographic territory.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint).
Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Bistrack Salesforce Dynamics).
Comfortable with public speaking and delivering presentations.
Proven ability to plan develop and motivate a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to convey information clearly and professionally.
Skilled at creating and delivering compelling presentations.
Ability to function effectively as part of the senior management team and execute strategic initiatives.
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to instill these qualities in others.
Ability to project a professional and positive corporate image.
Strong capability to organize daily work define departmental priorities and manage workflow efficiently.
Experience evaluating processes and procedures recommending improvements and coordinating implementation of new strategies.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree required (B.S. or B.A.); advanced degree preferred.
10 years of senior leadership experience in manufacturing operations preferably within the building materials or construction supply industry.
Proven ability to scale production capacity while maintaining quality safety and ontime delivery performance.
Experience leading multisite manufacturing operations and coordinating with distribution centers or warehouse networks.
Strong supply chain expertise including procurement strategy vendor negotiations raw material sourcing logistics and inventory management.
Financial acumen with demonstrated success in budgeting cost control and P&L management for large-scale manufacturing operations.
Track record of leading crossfunctional teams across production quality engineering and logistics.
Experience implementing safety compliance and risk management programs aligned with OSHA and industry standards.
Background in new product introduction (NPI) operational rampups and manufacturing process scalability.
Demonstrated change leadership including continuous improvement technology adoption and building a culture of accountability and performance.

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) Match & Profit Share
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Benefits
Company-paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off
Referral Program

Work Environment

The employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and hear clearly. Frequent physical activities include standing walking sitting and using hands and arms to perform job-related tasks. The employee may occasionally be required to climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and moving mechanical equipment on an occasional basis. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud.

About The Organization

Founded in Charlotte in 1977 The Building Center Inc. has grown from a single location into one of the largest privately held lumber and building materials dealers in the United States. Nearly five decades later we remain family-owned and family-driven guided by the same commitment we started with: to be our customers most valued building partner.

With more than 200 trucks on the road and a strong network of divisions strategically located throughout the Carolinas we deliver consistent reliable service to builders across the region. Our divisions include:

South Carolina:Easley Columbia Holly Hill Georgetown
North Carolina:Rock Hill Boone Monroe Ocean Isle Beach Pineville Gastonia Greensboro and Mebane

Our regional strength allows us to purchase and sell branded and commodity products at competitive prices while tailoring our inventories to match local building practices architectural trends and the unique needs of each market. Beyond supplying materials we provide a full range of manufacturing supportincluding truss plants in North and Central North Carolina millwork and door shops in the Triad and Charlotte metros and custom fabrication in Pineville where we also craft specialty products like reclaimed lumber flooring cabinetry mantles and siding.

What makes The Building Center truly different is our culture and our people. We believe construction is at its heart a people businessbuilt on relationships trust and hard work. Our values of service integrity and dependability guide us in every interaction whether were serving customers supporting our communities or developing our employees.

When you join The Building Center you become part of a company with deep roots a bold vision and a culture where you can grow contribute and make a real impact. Together were not just delivering materialswere helping to build communities futures and lasting success.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

The Building Center Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability in accordance with federal state and local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). If you require an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or .

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