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Job Title: Operations Manager

Pay & FSLA Status: Competitive Compensation, D.O.E.; Salary exempt

Regular Schedule & Shift: Monday – Friday; Day Shift

Regular Weekly Hours: Full-time/40 hours per week (overtime as needed)

Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours accrued year 1; 120 hours accrued annually after year 1

Paid Sick Time: 40 hours annually

Management Position: Yes

Branch Location: Wilsonville, OR

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Manager is responsible for the leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of all activities related to warehouse, door shop, and paint booth operations. This role ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, safety, and team performance through hands-on leadership and strategic planning. While occasional physical presence in operational areas is expected to support oversight, the role’s primary responsibility is managing people, processes, and performance outcomes.

OrePac Building Products seeks dynamic individuals who exemplify excellence in quality, trust, value, and service. Our ideal candidate for this position has a strong operations background, is detail-oriented, prioritizes safety, and has excellent leadership, time management, and organization skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE:

+ Competitive compensation, D.O.E. + opportunities for quarterly/annual performance bonuses based on branch/company/employee performance + annual reviews with opportunities for pay increases based on employee performance.

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance up to 70% paid by OrePac.

+ FREE Informed Health Line and Health Advocates.

+ Health Spending Account (HSA) available with up to $1,000 annual OrePac contribution.

+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.

+ FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

+ FREE life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.

+ Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance available.

+ Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness plans available.

+ 401K with up to 3.5% OrePac contribution.

+ Paid time off (PTO) as specified above.

+ Paid sick time as specified above.

+ 7 paid holidays annually.

+ FREE gym membership.

+ Employee discount.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Manage staffing in accordance with company policies and applicable state and federal laws, including:

+ Interviewing and hiring qualified candidates.

+ Training, developing, and appraising employees (including new hire orientation and performance reviews).

+ Planning, assigning, and directing work.

+ Rewarding and disciplining employees (including termination).

+ Taking corrective action as necessary in a timely manner.

+ Addressing complaints and resolving personnel issues.

+ Define and implement operational policies and procedures aligned with OSHA regulations and internal safety standards.

+ Set clear departmental goals and hold team members accountable for execution, budget alignment, and production schedules.

+ Regularly evaluate space utilization, workflow processes, and equipment needs to drive operational efficiency.

+ Coordinate with cross-functional leaders (sales, purchasing, production) to ensure alignment and optimize fulfillment.

+ Foster a performance-based culture emphasizing accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and results.

+ Monitor facility conditions and initiate work orders and requisitions as needed for repairs and equipment replacement.

+ Lead development and training on company safety programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and company culture.

+ Serve as point of contact with regulatory and safety agencies regarding health, environmental, and fire code compliance.

+ Track and report on departmental KPIs; implement lean initiatives to improve cost, productivity, and safety outcomes.

Note: While occasional operational activity may be required for oversight or training, the Operations Manager’s primary duties are managerial. Any forklift operation or physical activity is incidental and must be performed in accordance with safety certifications and company policy.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

+ Proven experience in operations management or logistics leadership, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and drive continuous improvement in a high-paced, safety-sensitive environment.

+ Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, warehouse operations, inventory control, and lean manufacturing principles.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams across multiple departments.

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to dynamic operational needs.

+ Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, especially under pressure or in ambiguous situations.

+ High level of business acumen and attention to detail in managing labor, materials, and workflow.

+ Proficiency with operational and inventory management software as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

+ Ability to analyze operational data and metrics to identify trends, measure performance, and guide improvements.

+ Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including sales, HR, finance, and corporate leadership.

+ Forklift certification (or ability to obtain if duties arise).

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

+ 5 years of operations management or related industry experience (preferred).

+ Any combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position will be accepted in place of the education and/or experience requirements listed for this role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

+ Must be able to move throughout a warehouse and manufacturing environment to observe operations and ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.

+ Occasionally required to walk, climb stairs or ladders, and navigate warehouse conditions.

+ Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in both office and operational settings, including in noisy environments.

+ Occasionally required to lift and/or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier lifting is not a routine function of the role.

+ May occasionally be required to assist with physical tasks for training, safety audits, or emergency response, but these are not primary responsibilities.

+ Ability to visually assess warehouse conditions and monitor equipment and employee activity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

+ The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/loud.

+ The employee routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

+ The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

DRESS CODE:

+ All employees are expected to wear clothing appropriate for the nature of OrePac business and the type of work being performed. Clothing should be tasteful.

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Report all incidents and accidents to one’s immediate supervisor immediately or within 24 hours.

+ Maintain the work area in a safe and healthful condition.

+ Report, and whenever possible correct, unsafe working conditions to branch leadership.

+ Operate vehicles while in the course of employment in a safe and lawful manner.

+ Provide assistance to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards.

+ Comply with company drug testing policies and procedures.

+ Comply with company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies. OrePac will provide required PPE to employees.

OREPAC HISTORY & CULTURE:

Founded by the Hart family in 1977, OrePac is a family-owned and operated wholesale building materials supplier providing product, sales, and technology solutions to the shelter industry.

At OrePac we value trust, integrity, and a dedication to excellence. That commitment can be found in the services we offer, the quality of the products we provide, and the way we treat our employees and customers. This dedication to our markets has enabled us to make a positive impact on the shelter industry and the communities we serve.

Our vision is to create trusted partnerships by providing quality products and maintaining strong relationships through unmatched service, operations, and logistics. Our mission: Make Complicated Simple™.

LEGAL STATEMENTS:

OrePac provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OrePac complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Regularly scheduled workdays, hours, and shifts are described above. Shift availability may vary. Hours may need to be extended or adjusted at any time, with or without notice, to meet the needs of the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The required skills, education, experience, and physical demands listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

OrePac supports a safe and drug-free workplace. OrePac may administer a pre-employment background check and/or drug-screen, as well as random and/or reasonable suspicion drug-screens during employment.

Employees are required to perform safety duties and responsibilities in accordance with acceptable and safe work procedures. OrePac’s safety policy requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated safety-sensitive areas while on OrePac property. OrePac employees who handle or deliver OrePac products while not on OrePac property are required to adhere to OrePac’s safety policy and use the required PPE necessary for their specific role.

The dress code described above is representative of what an employee must wear while performing the duties of this position. Individual branches may issue more specific guidelines than what is outlined below. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with religious beliefs, observances, or practices related to the dress code.

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