Operations Manager - Trainee

Theodore, AL, US
On-site
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Specialty Building Products is a people first organization. U.S. Lumber is an SBP Brand.

You may be wondering, why should I join Specialty Building Products?

  • We live our Core Values and they reflect what we actually believe and how we actually behave. They are who we are. You are joining a team that is built upon a strong culture and standards for success.
  • Flexibility is offered here; we trust in the expertise, skills and actions of our employees. 
  • We welcome you to something bigger than yourself with all the tools necessary to excel in your role.
  • Grow with us; we offer a career, not just a job. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us.

U.S. Lumber, an SBP Brand is currently looking for an Operations Manager - Trainee to join our VALUES based organization. We seek to serve people first, and we operate according to a moral compass aimed at doing what is right even when it is hard. Reeb® brings this values-based perspective to each of our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. We do not underestimate the power of our employee’s ability to have a uniquely positive impact on the people around us.

The Trainee period does not have a specific time frame but generally takes 12-18 months to become familiar with the business in order to assume greater responsibility.

Perks of working at U.S. LUMBER:

  •  Benefits will include Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Volunteer Time

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

  • Oversee daily functions of all employees and drivers on the yard
  • Manage inventory for receiving, distribution, placement, deliveries, and new product
  • Improves branch operating procedures by analyzing current systems, modifying, creating, and/or eliminating processes to guarantee accurate and timely service
  • Manage maintenance of tractors, trailers, and forklifts
  • Employment issues:  raises/promotions, hiring, recruiting, terminations, worker’s compensation
  • Responsible for staff development through performance management and training assessment
  • Assign driver runs
  • Maintain and control operating costs
  • Maintains facility that is organized and meets tour quality standards at all times
  • Supervise all safety issues
  • Manage DOT regulations:  driver logs, hours of dispatch, compliance
  • Maintain P & L
  • Other duties as assigned

Required credentials:

  •  Four (4) years or more of related experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferred but not required
  • Must have basic math and analytical skills
  • Must be computer literate, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

US Lumber, an SBP Brand, is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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