General Manager

PURPOSE      Manages all aspects of the location to achieve maximum sales and profits with available resources by performing the following duties.     ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES     Responsible for the overall operations, production, delivery, purchasing, and inventory control of the location.    Oversees the daily operations of the location.  Skilled in relevant functions and reports from the Online system.  Oversees the development and implementation of inventory control programs to meet location inventory levels and turns.  Involved in the recruiting, hiring, and training process.  Helps to create and enforce staffing measures that reduce employee turnover and help to increase company profits.  Motivates employees, maintains a productive workforce, and trains successor management.  Reviews and approves wage and salary increases and establishes objectives and performance measures.  Recommends capital improvements in view of forecasted demand for various products, efficiency of current equipment, etc.  Institutes a cost-effective vehicle and equipment maintenance program.  Reports obsolete equipment/facilities and submits recommendations regarding replacements or improvements.  Supports and reinforces company safety initiatives to ensure compliance with all OSHA and DOT requirements.  Communicates and enforces company policies and procedures, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, as they pertain to the daily functions of all departments.  Acts as a liaison between employees and management to foster a healthy work environment.  Obtains feedback on customer satisfaction.  Responsible for budget accountability and reporting as it pertains to the financial goals of the company.  Works to establish standard cost, operating budgets, and acceptable inventory levels.  Monitors expenses and creates new methods to improve each location's financial performance.  Other duties as assigned.     SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES     Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise in various departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.     MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.      Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university is preferred; four years related managerial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must have prior experience in building materials industry.     COMPETENCIES     To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate general competence in all of the Corporate Success Factors, as well as the following job-related competencies.     Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.     Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.     Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills.     Credibility - Inspires respect and trust; Exhibits confidence in self and others; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.     Visionary Influence - Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Displays passion and optimism.     Staff Management - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products, and services.     Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.     Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.     WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     Travel requirements range from 10-25%, depending on location.                                                        Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.     Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.