EWP Design Supervisor / Lead Designer - Indirect

We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

PURPOSE

Overseeing the work of the EWP design team, ensuring designs and layouts are accurate, cost effective, and completed on schedule. Coordinates work assignments, reviews and approves designs, supports customer and sales initiatives, manages optimization processes, and assists with inventory management activities related to Engineered Wood Products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversees the work of employees utilizing EWP design software and related systems to perform engineering, layout, and design functions for floors.
2. Supervises daily workflow and design production to ensure timely completion of customer projects while maintaining quality and accuracy standards.
3. Reviews incoming orders and project specifications, estimates completion timelines, and assigns work to appropriate design personnel.
4. Reviews, approves, and verifies EWP layouts, calculations, design drawings, and material takeoffs prior to release for manufacturing or customer use.
5. Establishes pricing recommendations and supports sales teams in developing profitable and competitive engineered wood product solutions.
6. Assists designers and sales personnel in providing solutions that meet customer requirements for structural integrity, constructability, code compliance, and material efficiency.
7. Records, tracks, and analyzes design errors in accordance with company policy. Conducts training and review sessions with designers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
8. Performs EWP design and layout work as needed to support workload demands and customer requirements.
9. Reviews design office lead times and coordinates workload balancing with other designers and locations when necessary.
10. Communicates with contractors, architects, engineers, builders, and company sales representatives to obtain information required for accurate and timely project completion.
11. Administers new employee training and ongoing development programs to ensure proficiency with EWP products, software, company procedures, and industry standards.
12. Oversees and manages BC Connect Optimizer activities to maximize manufacturing efficiencies, improve material yield, reduce waste, and ensure optimized production output.
13. Coordinates inventory requirements with ICS, ensuring accurate inventory replenishment, stock availability, stocking lengths needed, and material planning to meet customer demand and production schedules.
14. Monitors inventory accuracy and assist with inventory control processes, including physical inventories, cycle count execution, discrepancy investigation, and corrective action implementation.
15. Partners with operations, purchasing, sales, and manufacturing teams to improve communication, workflow efficiency, inventory utilization, and customer service.
16. Provides technical support and expertise regarding EWP products, software applications, and design best practices.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises assigned employees including staff selection, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, coaching, and development. Plans, assigns, and directs work activities while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, customer focus, and teamwork. Conducts performance reviews, addresses employee concerns, and supports career development initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Design Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) or more years of EWP design experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in EWP design software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineered wood products, floor systems, roof systems, and structural framing applications.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

COMPETENCIES

• Extensive knowledge of EWP products, wood frame construction, and structural building systems.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of optimization software and manufacturing efficiency principles.
• Understanding of inventory management, cycle counting, and supply chain processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, truss layouts, and engineering documentation.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, BC Connect, and design software platforms.
• Ability to analyze data and make sound business decisions regarding pricing, inventory, efficiency, and resource allocation.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

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Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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