Boise Cascade has been in the business of distributing building materials and manufacturing wood products for decades. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas on your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment.
Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for an Operations Manager! Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!
Responsibilities
The Operations Manager is responsible for the yard, warehouse, trucking, maintenance, and safety program functions. Manages the order fulfillment, "will call", and on-time delivery functions including product selection, loading, and transportation. The Operations Manager resolves problems regarding shipment or delivery of an order, and order backlog issues. Manage the transportation function including negotiating carrier contacts, compliance with Department of Transportation regulations and legal load requirements. Manage the warehouse function including receipt of products from internal and external suppliers; reconciliation of purchase orders; inventory control and storage design; pulling and loading products for shipment; training, guiding and coaching the materials-handling personnel. The Operations Manager manages warehouse, equipment and vehicles, yard and grounds to ensure a safe, OSHA compliant work environment. Manage loss control activities including fire, theft, and fleet safety. Maintain good housekeeping in work area. Demonstrates strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function. Working conditions are an office environment with some physical exertion. Performs some duties under seasonal environmental conditions.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in warehouse management, experience in transportation management, building materials preferred. Typically more than seven (7) years of experience in related job function. May require professional certification. Requires knowledge of a specialized field, such as building materials, transportation, warehouse, or management, and industry practices and procedures. Effective communication skills and leadership skills required.
Our Benefits
- Medical + Dental + Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA
- 401(k) Retirement Savings
- Annual Incentives
- Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)
- Paid Parental Leave
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Skills Required
- College degree or equivalent work experience in a related job function
- Knowledge of warehouse, transportation, building materials industry practices and procedures
- Effective communication skills
- Leadership and staff coaching/management skills
- Degree in warehouse management
- Experience in transportation management
- Experience in building materials industry
- Typically more than seven (7) years of experience in related job function
- Professional certification (may be required)
Boise Cascade Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boise Cascade and has not been reviewed or approved by Boise Cascade.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, administered through recognized providers. This breadth is presented as part of a comprehensive Total Rewards package and serves as a meaningful component of overall compensation.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is provided, and company materials and filings reference a longstanding baseline employer contribution with potential additional contributions for some groups. This structure signals substantial support for building retirement savings.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Annual raises are indicated for many roles, with progression often tied to performance or divisional results. These patterns point to upward pay movement for a portion of positions even as levels vary by role and location.
Boise Cascade Insights
What We Do
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials, we bring people, products and services together to build strong homes, businesses and communities that stand the test of time. We have 60 locations across North America and it's truly our people and culture that sets us apart. We keep long-term relationships in mind, every day in everything that we do. To us, integrity goes beyond the structural strength of our products – it is our uncompromising commitment to do the right thing for our coworkers, customers, suppliers, investors, the environment and communities where we operate.
