Regional Truss Manager

Company	PARRSee more
Address	Cornelius, OR
Form of work	Full-Time
Category	Accounting/Finance

Job description

Job Description

PARR is the single and total source for home building supplies, solutions, and service for professional home builders of large and mid-sized communities and single custom homes, and for motivated homeowners working on home improvement projects. Our customers and community members know they can rely on us to be the total source of home building supplies and solutions with legendary customer service and quality products.

Headquartered in Hillsboro, PARR has grown considerably from its start in 1930 as a single lumberyard, to one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected brands.

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted the sixth top place to work in Oregon in 2023, we offer industry-leading benefits:

Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
Employee paid sick days
7 holidays
2 medical plan options, one with no paycheck deduction (HSA) and our standard plan with a very low $1,250 deductible
Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
HSA (Health Savings Account) - PARR will match up to $600/year
Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $2,750 for the 2022 year)
$1,000 referral bonus

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.

Job Purpose

The primary duty of a Regional Truss Manager (RTM) is to interact regularly with Truss Plant Managers, Assistant Managers, and other Regional Managers serving as a leader, coach, mentor, and conduit of information ensuring the continuity of day-to-day operations for multiple locations within the organization. The RTM is responsible for managing, directing, and implementing operational strategies and objectives to help ensure plant goals are achieved. In addition, the RTM is responsible for helping to lead and grow the next level of leaders for PARR.

The RTM is also responsible for ensuring that PARR's Mission/Vision/Values remain a priority and focus of all daily plant operations. This position will be overseeing our Oregon Truss locations. Regional Truss Managers work at a location within their region, but will travel between various locations driving operations.

Base salary starts at $114k depending on experience and total compensation ranges up to $240k.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Regional Truss Manager regularly interacts with the Plant Managers and Assistant Managers in their region. These interactions are done with a combination of scheduled visits, phone calls, and virtual meetings.

These interactions serve as opportunities to ensure that all aspects of the plant operations are up to PARR standards and expectations. These would include, but are not limited to:

Safety

Creates a safe, positive, and comfortable work environment for all employees
Ensures that all safety procedures and policies are being followed
Ensures that all equipment is maintained to PARR standards, and repairs are done in a timely manner
Ensuring facilities are well maintained, visually appealing, and being safely operated
Works with Plant Manager to ensure all fleet reports are completed per company policy

Communication

Lives the FACE values
Ensures professional relationships are established and maintained with internal and external customers
Encourages a team environment
Remains calm, professional and confident under pressure
Works with Plant Managers to set expectations and goals for employees and ensures they are being held accountable
Ensures customer complaints and concerns are promptly and adequately addressed
Effectively communicates with employees of all levels in their environment
Seeks out, listens and responds to input from employees and customers so as to ensure continuous improvement
Is consistently engaged and vocal during Manager meetings
Communicates effectively with various sized groups, high stakes customer interactions and peer group meetings

People Development

Consistently encourages and promotes employee growth and career advancement
Utilizes and supports the Parr University and training ecosystem
Ensures employee evaluations are completed on time and remain current
Maintains a supportive and encouraging approach, not a micro-manager
Works to maintain strong retention at all locations
Supports company attendance policy and ensures it is utilized as a development tool
Ensures that employee issues are dealt with clearly, directly and in a timely manner
Assists with creating, implementing, and the follow through of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) when necessary
Works to develop new training that is specific to Truss Manufacturing to develop new employees, creating a better chance of becoming successful on the manufacturing side
Works closely with the Design Manager to develop design best practices on the Truss Manufacturing side

Leadership

Maintains a positive attitude, image, and delivery of "Discover the Difference" to peers, subordinates, customers, industry associates, and the general public
Always ensures PARR's brand standards are being maintained
Working with the VP of Manufacturing, Plant Managers, Regional and Division Sales Mangers and the Market Truss sales to maintain a regional "big picture" mindset
Works with VP of Manufacturing and other leaders in the Company to continually monitor, evaluate, and when appropriate, encourage change in policy and procedures as it relates to plant operations
Builds bridges and works well with all departments to help solve problems
Demonstrates confidence and carries self as a leader of the organization
Is consistently visible to all levels of the company: speaks up, and is a voice towards problem solving
Assists with identifying and responding the need for staffing changes at yards, and ensuring that proper capacity is maintained in relation to sales volume
Ensures facilities and fleet are maintained to PARR standards

Results

Works with Plant Manager to achieve budgeted bottom line, consistently and demonstrably strives for financial improvement
Coaches and delegates financial reporting, striving to build business acumen with team
Utilizes Company's Key Metrics to impact the bottom line
Ensures that company goals, plans and initiatives are followed and met
Uses Budget to Actual as a tool in the decision-making process and shares that with team leaders, to create improvement plans
Consistently seeks and identifies details and processes that lead to positive change
Shares knowledge and experience with team, striving for consistent financially-minded behavior
Works closely with Regional and Division Sales Managers, Market Truss Sales to increase both Truss and Lumber sales by bundling the product lines together

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

3 years of experience in Truss Plant management preferred
High school diploma or GED
Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
Knowledge and proficient with management principles, practices, and protocols
Understands the effects of lumber industry market conditions, and is able to work with Managers to navigate thru challenges resulting from these conditions
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Class C driver's license

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment. Is approachable and humble.
Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types. Must maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records, particularly, cost of goods purchased and sold.
Ability and willingness to identify processes, tools and/or procedures that may be improved upon in an effort to improve the workplace and outcomes for our customers.
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees at a high skill level and speak effectively in front of groups. Communication can include, but is not limited to: in-person (verbal and non-verbal), written, e-mail, telephone, and public speaking to medium size groups.
Strong focus, planning, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities, handle multiple projects, and do what is necessary to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to function independently, as part of a team, and as a leader within your own sales cohort with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Ability to think and respond quickly, positively, and professionally to constantly changing circumstances.
Ability to appropriately manage stress and interact with others.

Working Conditions

The working conditions for this position are a combination of inside/office, outside/yard, travelling to other locations, with some overnight travel possible. Must have the ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment.

Physical Requirements