Location: Darien, Conn.
Position: Operations Manager • Ring’s End
How did you begin your career in the LBM industry?
I started building framing loads and unloading train cars full of lumber. Every day I am learning something new!
What are some of the responsibilities of your position?
I currently operate Ring’s End’s flagship station. Every day I check into shipping to see what deliveries we have and to see if any are pressing and need to get built and loaded. I look after all sheds, making sure every customer is being helped and orders are being made correctly. I check inventory daily to see what is low and needs to be stocked or ordered. I make sure trucks/train cars are being unloaded and checked in. I listen to all employees to make sure they have what is needed and help whenever I can
What are some of the biggest challenges you face in your career?
Product knowledge is key for all new employees, and sometimes it is hard to cross-train with so much going on in our busy season. We try to keep all employees that are new with veterans who can show them the correct way.
What have you learned since working in the industry?
I learn something new every day; I knew very little coming from the restaurant business. But from my time in the yard, I learned about all the framing lumber and then went to our distribution center where I learned about millwork. Now being back in the yard, I have a great idea of everything we do.
What advice would you give to anyone new to the industry?
Never be afraid to ask questions. If you don’t know what a product is used for, always ask. Try to take as much in as you can.
What are your passions outside of the office?
I currently have a YouTube channel and an eBay store. I love collecting cards and have been doing this since I was a kid.
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