Area General Manager - Houston, TX

Job Description

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Description

Weyerhaeuser is searching for an Area General Manager to lead our Houston, TX Distribution Center. As the Area General Manager (AGM), you will hold a key leadership role with responsibility for the people, profit and performance of Weyerhaeuser’s growing Distribution business.

Key Functions

• Responsible for all aspects of the facility such as safety, sales, logistics, community volunteer activity, etc.
• Provides leadership and general management of the inside and outside area sales and operations teams while working closely with the site operations manager and finance partner.
• Partners with logistics, fulfillment, production planning, scheduling, and asset management to drive profitability in market.
• Motivates and energizes sales and operations teams. Drives performance, growth and professional development of area team and team members by ensuring commitment to goals and standards for both are met.
• Maintains and grows key relationships with strategic Customers; develops and grows superior and sustainable relationships with both internal and external vendors.
• Accountable for the successful implementation of all internal Weyerhaeuser programs
• Travel up to 35%, which would include "day travel" and occasional overnights
  
  

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products

Auto req ID

417161BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Operations

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 10 years of related industry experience (e.g. Distribution, Manufacturing, Building Materials, Wholesale, etc.)
• At least 5 years of experience in managing salaried employees
• Must live or be willing to relocate to Houston, TX metro area, and be willing to travel
• Demonstrated sales experience in sales strategies that maximizing profitability
• Proven team leadership ability to develop organizational capacity, coach and develop associates, successfully motivate and energize sales and operations teams, and create an inclusive culture
• Results-focused to set goals, deliver results consistently, take action to achieve targets, and overcome obstacles
• Solid business acumen and the ability to interpret and manage financial and market data, and create executable plans to manage cost and profitability
• Knowledge of operations management
• Strong customer service orientation that includes demonstrated effectiveness in providing strong customer service as an essential component of executing sales strategies, knowing when and how to gracefully say "no" and understanding/managing the impacts to the business
• Proven ability to establish credibility and trust in relationships with customers, associates and suppliers
• Excellent communication skills including information sharing, active listening, brevity and persuasiveness
• Experience and ability to develop, translate and implement strategic plans, think long-term and “big picture,” and integrate complexities in problem solving and decision making
• Strong prioritization skills, with the ability to address the critical few priorities while not losing perspective on the secondary and lower level issues
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field
• Strong market and product knowledge and ability to integrate critical market intelligence (competition, trends, etc.) in order to grow the market
  
  

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $135,000 - $200,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 25% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target. This position is eligible to be nominated for an annual long term incentive grant as well. The grant guideline for this position is $32k, with a range of zero to 150% of the guideline amount. The value of long term incentive grants is typically delivered in restricted stock units.

City*

Houston

State*

Texas

Job Code

_Manager Manager

Affiliate Sponsor

Weyerhaeuser