Title: Director, Branch Operations
Location: 3735-8th Street Nisku, AB
At Star Building Materials, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Vice-President, Star Building Materials as the Director, Branch Operations you collaborate as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and are responsible for the overall management and operation of the branch. You plan, organize, and control the resources necessary to produce high quality products. You also develop and implement policies and procedures.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
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Collaborating and providing guidance as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to generate strategies/plans to support Branch Operations.
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Leading, motivating and supporting a team of staff while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity.
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Contributing to the development, documentation and successful execution of the annual business plan.
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Developing and implement budgets with all middle management teams.
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Leading and executing short- and long-term business goals in alignment with the company’s overall strategy. (Profitability of the branch)
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Developing, implementing and maintaining efficient systems and processes, in collaboration with other Senior Management team members to support the growth of the business.
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Developing and executing strategic plans to support branch growth, labour planning, staffing
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Overseeing daily plans to exceed expectations for productivity and order accuracy.
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Fostering cooperation and consistency between Calgary and Edmonton manufacturing facilities.
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Supporting projects, initiatives, and/or activities relating to operations as directed.
As our ideal candidate, you are…
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A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation as well as write and present in a persuasive and influencing manner.
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An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
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A creative problem solver; you take evaluated risks to capitalize on opportunities and implement tough or unpopular decisions.
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A leader; you attract, retain, develop or improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance.
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A visionary; you see the 'big picture' and adjust work to reflect the complex network of forces at play.
Essential Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
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Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in operations, sales and manufacturing, with experience in a senior leadership role.
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Warehouse management systems experience.
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Proven leadership in guiding manufacturing teams, fostering loyalty, and creating employee engagement.
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Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
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Satisfactory verification of criminal record.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) and required software or applications.
What We Value
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Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
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Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
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Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
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Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
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Consistently meeting customer expectations.
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Staying current on technical job skills.
Work Conditions
You primarily work in a general office environment during standard business hours. Travel between cities and to conferences will be required.
About Us
For more than four decades, Star Building Materials has dedicated itself to excellence and innovation in the construction industry. We explore new processes and methods to help you improve efficiency, manage project costs, and reduce waste, while developing new manufacturing methods to continually improve the quality of our products.
Formerly known as Leduc Truss, we proudly joined the Qualico Group in 2006. As one of Western Canada’s largest real estate development companies, Qualico represents the longevity and commitment to service we value, allowing us to remain a trusted supplier of building components with the strength of Qualico behind us.
Our new 35,000 square foot production facility is equipped to design and manufacture quality roof trusses and engineered wood products for your residential, commercial, or agricultural projects. We employ forward-thinking staff with the expertise to maximize your profits and enhance the quality of your buildings.
Proudly serving the Greater Edmonton Area, Central, and Northern Alberta regions. To learn more, click here.
Closing date: August 4, 2026
