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We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels. At BFS, a General Manager oversees all aspects of a location to achieve maximum sales and profits with available resources by performing the following duties: Responsible for the overall sales (professional and retail), operations, production, delivery, purchasing, and inventory control of the location. Oversees the daily operations of the location. Oversees the development and implementation of inventory control programs to meet location inventory levels and turns. Involved in the recruiting, hiring, and training process. 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. Responsible for budget accountability and reporting as it pertains to the financial goals of the company. This position manages subordinate supervisors in various departments. 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 Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university. Four years related managerial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have prior experience in building materials industry, in particular Trusses and Components. 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. 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. 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. 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 re