Lumber Assistant Manager

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.

Job title : Lumber Assistant Manager

Salary : Starting at $55k - $71k a year, depending on experience + Profit Sharing

Schedule : Monday - Friday 7am to 5pm

Location : Portland, Oregon (Located off of NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd)

The Lumber Assistant Manager supports the General Manager in overseeing daily operations, personnel management, and customer relations to ensure excellent service and efficiency. This position is vital because the Assistant Manager guides employees in order to fulfill our mission of Legendary Service Through Teamwork.

The Lumber Assistant Manager reports to the General and interacts daily with all employees (in the store and outside in the yard) and customers. This person will interact regularly with corporate employees (Central Purchasing Department, Credit Department, Human Resources Department, and IT Department, etc.) They will also interact regularly with vendor representatives and industry associates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years prior supervisory / management experience
• Knowledge of management principles, practices, and protocols
• Knowledge of lumber and plywood purchasing principles, practices, and protocols
• Knowledge of home and commercial construction principles, practices, and protocols
• Knowledge of the effects of "market conditions" upon the wood products industry
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• OSHA Certified Forklift License
• Class C driver's license or reliable alternative transportation required
• Willingness to commute and / or relocate
• Ability to identify a broad range of building product materials, their grades, allowable tolerances, and application techniques
• Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, and made of leather or composite material required
• This role requires adaptability, strong decision-making, and a commitment to maintaining a high-performance team in a fast-paced lumberyard environment

Duties and Responsibilities

People and Leadership

Strategic Planning and Execution

Operations and Process Management

Customer and Stakeholder Relations

Safety and Compliance

Administrative and Financial Oversight

The Lumber Assistant Manager works in an office with a computer, on the retail floor of the yard, and walks the outdoor section of the yard. The working hours typically fall between 7am - 5 pm.

Physical Requirements

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted as one of the "Top Places to Work" by the Oregonian for the 3rd year in a row, we offer industry-leading benefits :

PARR Promotes!

We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is a LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast!

We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays.

Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork , and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.

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