Confidential Ops Manager Opportunity - Bldg Materials - Rural CA

Confidential Operations Manager Opportunity

Building Materials Distributor in Scenic Rural California

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for building materials and operational excellence? Our client, a well-established distributor specializing in lumber, roofing, siding, and related products, is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day activities across two retail sites and a cabinet shop in a breathtaking rural California location. This role offers the chance to immerse yourself in a close-knit community surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate a slower pace of life while driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage multi-site operations, including inventory, staffing, customer service, and contractor sales.
2. Drive profitability through P&L oversight, cost control, and team accountability.
3. Foster a servant leadership culture, motivating a team of ~70 to deliver exceptional results.
4. Handle hands-on tasks in a dynamic environment, with travel between sites (about 35 minutes apart).

Qualifications:

• Proven background in lumber or building materials retail/distribution, with experience rising through sales into management.
• Strong P&L, leadership, and customer-focused skills; no certifications required.
• Open to full relocation to rural California (scenic, mountain-adjacent area with outdoor recreation opportunities).

Compensation & Benefits:

• Realistic first-year compensation - $200K including bonuses.
• ESOP, 401k, and standard benefits; potential advancement opportunities.

This is a confidential search—details shared only with vetted candidates. If you're ready for a rewarding rural opportunity with a stable company, reply with your resume and a contact number for a discreet discussion. Relocation required; not a remote opportunity.

Submit resume to: Jeff.Miller@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.