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PURPOSE

The Design Supervisor plays a pivotal role in overseeing the design process, ensuring efficient designs, and providing support to the design team and Design Manager. They are responsible for managing various aspects of truss design, including assigning quotes and orders, troubleshooting a variety of daily business, and collaborating with team members to maintain quality standards and meet project deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the work of employees that are using computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
• Supervises daily layout of design work performed and ensures timely completion.
• Reviews new orders and estimates completion time. Assigns appropriate design personnel to complete the work.
• Assists the truss technician to ensure the products supplied satisfy the goals of a Builders FirstSource design department - ensuring correct geometry, structural integrity, and economy.
• Records and tracks design errors per company policy. Holds meetings with designers to discuss any design issues and reach a solution to avoid errors in the future.
• Performs some layout and design work daily.
• Reviews the lead times of the design office and coordinates shifting of design work with other designers when required.
• Occasionally checks layout and design drawings for structural wood products manufactured or supplied by the company.
• Communicates with contractors, company sales representatives, and building designers as required to obtain information for timely drawing completion.
• Administers new employee training and reviews work to ensure familiarity with company products and processes.

• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of Market Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; assisting with performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school;
• Or two (2) years related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous supervisory and design experience required.
• MiTek SE Structure proficient experience

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of wood frame construction.
• Experience in truss design, with a focus on MiTek SE Structure program.
• Professional email etiquette and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of selling within building industry to maximize profit margins,
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, and occasionally required to stand and/or walk.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

• Woodland WA Truss, 1930 Schurman Way (98674), 1930 Schurman Way, Woodland, Washington, United States of America