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The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.\nWhat you will do:\nThe Operations Manager is responsible for leading daily warehouse, yard, inventory, shipping and receiving, and related operational activities to ensure a safe, efficient, organized, and customer-focused operation. This role provides leadership to warehouse and operational employees while coordinating inventory flow, staffing, equipment, facility needs, deliveries, and process improvement initiatives. Working closely with Sales, Purchasing, Transportation, Shop, and branch leadership, the Warehouse Operations Manager ensures materials are received, stored, picked, staged, and delivered accurately while maintaining high standards for safety, inventory control, productivity, and customer service. The ideal candidate is an experienced building materials operations leader with strong problem-solving skills, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to anticipate operational challenges before they impact customers or the business.\nWarehouse & Yard Operations\nLead daily warehouse and yard operations to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient material flow \nEnsure warehouse, yard, loading, staging, and storage areas are prepared for daily business operations \nConduct routine operational walkthroughs to verify department readiness, housekeeping, inventory organization, and safety \nOversee picking, staging, stocking, receiving, loading, and movement of building materials \nCoordinate placement of incoming inventory and optimize storage locations to improve workflow and space utilization \nEnsure warehouse and yard materials remain organized, accessible, properly identified, and in sellable condition \nSupport shipping and receiving activities and resolve operational issues that may affect customer orders \nMaintain high standards for warehouse and yard cleanliness, security, and organization \nInventory Management\nMonitor inventory accuracy and support effective inventory-control processes \nCoordinate cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, and related activities \nInvestigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions \nPartner with Purchasing and Sales to support appropriate product availability and inventory levels \nCoordinate placement and relocation of inventory to maximize warehouse efficiency \nEnsure incoming materials are accurately received, counted, inspected, and properly stored \nMaintain accurate operational and inventory documentation \nSupport seasonal and storm-related inventory requirements as business needs change \nShipping, Receiving & Delivery Operations\nCoordinate shipping and receiving priorities to support customer and operational requirements \nPartner with Transportation and Dispatch to support accurate and timely customer deliveries \nEnsure customer orders are properly picked, staged, verified, and prepared for delivery \nSupport route and delivery coordination as operational needs require \nAssist with resolving delivery, material, and customer-service concerns \nEnsure shipping and receiving teams follow established documentation and material-handling procedures \nCoordinate communication between warehouse, yard, drivers, Sales, and customers when necessary \nTeam Leadership & Employee Development\nLead, coach, develop, and support warehouse, yard, shipping, receiving, and other assigned operational employees \nEstablish daily priorities and assign resources based on customer demand and operational requirements \nCoordinate employee schedules and staffing needs \nReview and approve employee timekeeping and attendance records as assigned \nConduct regular team meetings and communicate operational priorities, expectations, and business updates \nProvide coaching and 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misses, property damage, and unsafe conditions \nFleet, Equipment & Facility Management\nCoordinate maintenance and repair priorities for company vehicles, forklifts, warehouse equipment, and facility systems \nMonitor equipment condition and ensure unsafe or damaged equipment is removed from service when appropriate \nCoordinate with internal Maintenance teams, vendors, and service providers to minimize equipment downtime \nSupport routine inspections of company vehicles and material-handling equipment \nMaintain safe, clean, functional, and secure warehouse and facility environments \nCoordinate building maintenance and general property upkeep \nMaintain accountability for facility access, company keys, and operational security procedures \nOperational Planning & Continuous Improvement\nDevelop, implement, and improve warehouse and operational procedures \nIdentify opportunities to increase productivity, inventory accuracy, safety, and customer satisfaction \nEstablish standardized workflows and operational best practices \nMonitor operational performance and recommend corrective actions when expectations are not met \nAnticipate potential operational risks and proactively develop solutions \nSupport implementation of new systems, processes, equipment, and technology \nPromote continuous improvement and operational consistency throughout the facility \nCross-Functional & Customer Support\nPartner closely with Sales, Purchasing, Transportation, Dispatch, Shop, and branch leadership \nServe as an operational resource for employees and customers by addressing questions, concerns, and fulfillment needs \nResolve operational and customer issues promptly while maintaining company service standards \nCoordinate shop workflow and production priorities when applicable \nSupport communication between warehouse operations and shop personnel \nMaintain professional relationships with vendors, service providers, customers, and internal partners \nPerform additional duties and special projects as assigned \nWhat you will bring:\nStrong leadership, coaching, and employee-development skills \nStrong knowledge of warehouse, yard, inventory, shipping, receiving, and distribution operations \nExcellent organizational and time-management abilities \nStrong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills \nAbility to anticipate operational challenges and implement practical solutions \nStrong understanding of inventory-control and material-flow principles \nExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills \nCustomer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence \nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment \nStrong commitment to workplace safety, accountability, and continuous improvement \nAbility to balance hands-on operational involvement with management responsibilities \nRequired Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required \nMinimum 5 years of experience in warehouse, distribution, 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