Welcome to AMARR Garage Doors

At Amarr Garage Doors, our People, Products, and Service are at the heart of everything we do. As a part of the Amarr family, you can expect to make real decisions and have an impact that directly affects the profitability and operations of the company. With nationwide locations and our continuing growth, we are looking for top-notch, assertive people to fill positions at our existing locations, as well as prepare for future openings.

General Manager - Austin (304257-674)

The Brenner Family of Winston-Salem, NC founded Amarr in 1951 as a building supply company. Over the years, Amarr grew into a national and international leader in the manufacturing and distribution of residential and commercial garage doors. With over 60+ Door Centers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico with sales offives in China and Guatemala. Amarr has continued to build a great company by keeping people at the heart of everything we do, making products that are dependable, attractive and safe, and providing service that is on time and complete.

For over 50 years, the vision of Amarr has guided our people to build beautifully designed doors, that uphold the quality standards that Amarr takes pride in. Whether the door is residential or commercial, we stand behind our work with an array of product warranties. Not only does Amarr promise quality in product, we also go the extra mile for our customers. Amarr offers extensive dealer support programs including dealer training.

Throughout the history of the Company, Amarr has sought long-term growth versus short-term gains. As we continue our future growth we will expand our commercial, retail, and international markets.

Description

Job Summary: The General Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of Door Center operations personally or through subordinate staff with primary responsibility for customer service and operations.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Assist with maintaining sales
2. Prepares Door Center budget for management review/approval and monitors performance against budget
3. Reviews cost of operations and suggests cost containment strategies to maintain and enhance profitable operation of Door Center
4. Prepares and submits required management reports
5. Oversees the staffing, development, supervision and directing of all Door Center personnel
6. Establishes operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and keeping of warehouse inventory
7. Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded sales in area
8. Establishes and ensures conformity to work procedures governing Door Center operations
9. Resolves employee grievances or submits unsettled grievances to District Service Manager for action
10. Communicates company methods/policies/procedures to staff and/or clientele
11. Coordinates assembly, work schedules (including temporary personnel as needed), and warehousing operations to ensure scheduled delivery dates are met
12. Ensures the availability of parts required for warehouse assembly and production by coordinating with Sales and Purchasing Departments
13. Inspects warehouse facilities and equipment and recommends changes in allocation of space and storage procedures to District Service Manager
14. Ensures that corporate programs regarding safety, security, care of equipment and facility, etc., are followed, ensures OSHA compliance
15. Investigates customers complaints involving such matters as damaged items, overcharges, and delay in shipment, and confers with District Service Manager on necessary adjustment
16. Accountable for meeting weeks of inventory, scrap and damage goals
17. Responsible for an 'injury-free' workplace
18. Assist in the development of an annual Individual Development Plan (IDP) and meet all training targets as spelled out in the IDP and by corporate goals
19. Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must perform work in non-climate controlled warehouse facility
2. Extended time on feet, walking distances up to 200 feet
3. Manual dexterity and hand to eye coordination for operation of hand/power tools
4. Frequent stooping, bending, walking, carrying and lifting (up to 75 pounds)

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1. Verbal, written and interpersonal skills (sales skills)
2. Organizational, time management and analytical skills
3. College education or related experience
4. Valid drivers license
5. Good supervisory, leadership and motivational skills
6. PC / Windows skills
7. Mechanical aptitude / power tools