Operations Manager

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Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: To be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
• We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
• Incentive based on profitability
• Company issued laptop
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability

Farwest Steel Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of Branch Operations Manager for the Post Falls, Idaho branch. 

The primary purpose of the position is to provide leadership and guidance to the work of the warehouse.  Key deliverables include management of all facility production operations, development of production employees, applying Lean principles through continuous improvement, facilitating communication between Divisions, branches, corporate departments, sales and customers; and ensuring safe work practices.  The position is responsible for department P&L (profit and loss) and development and implementation of work strategies to ensure profitability and market growth. 

Candidates must have prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, a proven ability to work in a dynamic work environment, ability to manage multiple tasks at once, a proven ability to develop business and strategic plans and solid computer skills using the suite of Microsoft Office tools.  Must be knowledgeable and have experience with crane operation, metal processing, material handling equipment, trucks and delivery drivers.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively schedule workflow and have knowledge of safety and OSHA regulations. Candidate must have proven ability to work independently requiring little day to day work direction. Must be able to implement employee development strategies.

Candidates must have high school diploma or GED. Preference given to candidates with a college degree or advanced courses in manufacturing or engineering.

Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Farwest Steel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Veterans

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