Operations Management Trainee

Job Description

Sales in Training (Millwork) | Builders FirstSource

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person role with travel required across various company and customer sites for Builders FirstSource. As America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components, and building services to the professional market, the company stands as the #1 name in its industry, dedicated to making home ownership more achievable. This position is designed to ignite your career, providing comprehensive tools, training, and resources. You will be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons, ultimately preparing you for future management or supervisory roles.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, multiple sites (travel required)

• Mission: Gains knowledge and experience required for promotion to management or supervisory roles.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), ERP applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learning & Observation: Shadow assigned employees and management to become familiar with company processes and procedures.
• Rotational Training: Receive training and perform duties across various operational areas including yard operations, millwork, production, dispatch, safety, sales, finance, and human resources.
• Financial Participation: May participate in the development of operating budgets and capital expenditure recommendations to meet operational and financial goals.
• Program Completion: Participate in and successfully complete all assigned training programs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This is considered an entry-level operations management position where company training will be provided.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required, as this is an entry-level role focused on gaining operational management experience.
• Skills: Strong customer service skills both face-to-face and via telephone; good verbal and written communication skills; good mathematical aptitude; good computer aptitude, particularly with Microsoft Office and ERP applications.
• Bonus: Previous selling experience is helpful.