VP of Operations en TAL Building Centers

Description

We are Part of the TAL Building Centers Family of Stores

Based in Vancouver, Washington, TAL Building Centers is a family-owned company helping to build better communities. At our building centers located throughout the Pacific Northwest, we create a positive experience for our customers, pros and homeowners alike, by providing guidance for innovative, smart building solutions. Our mission and core values drive everything we do.

Our Mission

We Help Build Better Communities 

Our Core Values

We Are the Guide

We Are Courteous

We Are Ambitious

We Are Accountable

We Are Safe

So, why TAL? Because we're more than just a job – we're an opportunity to be part of something bigger. Embrace your potential, and together, let's build a brighter future. 

Role Statement

Build a better company through the implementation of actions that effectively utilize available resources, to provide maximum return and long-term growth by managing all aspects of TAL’s operating units. This position will oversee a geographic region of our company. Travel will be required. Relocation assistance may be available. This role reports to our COO.

Outcomes for Success

• Motivate, inspire, encourage, and support every operational team member, leading them with the goal of achieving TAL's business objectives.
• Evaluate operating units by using all available data points, including monthly P&L statements and company established metrics to increase sales and margins, manage payroll dollars, and reduce expenses.
• Work with Senior Leadership to elevate the quality of our employee base.
• Identify opportunities in local markets for increasing market share.
• Advance the company’s overall initiative to create a “home center” environment in applicable markets.
• Improve customer relations by responding quickly to customer complaints and by taking appropriate action to maintain current customers and attract new customers.
• Be responsible for implementation of safety, fleet, and loss prevention programs, including the wellness of our staff and the security and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and property with the assistance of selected staff. 
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and in generating sales and income forecasting.
• Ensure adherence to company credit policies and procedures with the assistance of selected staff.
• Effectively manage working capital of accounts receivable, inventory, and fixed assets with the assistance of selected staff.
• Ensure implementation of TAL’s policies, procedures, and programs, with the assistance of selected staff.
• Keep Senior Leadership and other staff personnel informed of current operations status and projected trends.
• Develop and maintain key business relationships.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of overall compensation. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive array of quality benefits to support your health, your family, and your way of life.

Our benefits package for our benefit eligible employees is robust:

• Affordable health and dental insurance via a national network.
• HSA employer contributions.  
• Employer paid vision insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Excellent paid time off, including your birthday!
• 401k employer contribution up to 5% of base pay.
• Strong commitment to training, professional development and career advancement.
• Product discounts.
• Tons of other incentives, reward & recognition opportunities, and voluntary benefits!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience in a senior management position required.
• Operations and project management experience preferred.
• Retail management/operations experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, leadership and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to travel to TAL locations is required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk or hear. 
• This is largely a sedentary role.
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Wages

Starting wages will be based on years of experience and education.

TAL Building Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.