Full-Time

Operations Manager

Deadline 8/6/27
Foundation Building Materials

Foundation Building Materials

1,001-5,000 employees

Leading specialty building materials distributor

Compensation Overview

$90k - $110k/yr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Management
Quality Assurance (QA)
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Knowledge of construction materials and product distribution.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 2 years of management experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Responsibilities
  • Direct and coordinate overall operations to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Plan, develop, and implement operational policies across warehousing, transportation, and customer service.
  • Design and manage dispatch systems to improve logistics and workflow.
  • Implement operational changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor and manage operating budgets for warehouse, manufacturing, and transportation functions.
  • Ensure trucking operations comply with Department of Transportation regulations.
  • Oversee warehouse conditions, equipment, and storage utilization.
  • Coordinate with purchasing and receiving teams to ensure accurate and timely product arrivals.
  • Maintain communication with vendors regarding missing materials, backorders, and delivery challenges.
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality products and services to customers.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Represent the company professionally in customer and vendor interactions.
  • Research and implement technologies to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business information, including personnel, pricing, customer data, and distribution methods.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support branch and corporate objectives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the building materials industry.
Foundation Building Materials

Foundation Building Materials

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Foundation Building Materials distributes specialty building materials to construction projects across North America through 370+ locations and brands like RIS, PacSource, and Unified Door and Hardware Group. It sources and distributes gypsum wallboard, suspended ceilings, metal framing, insulation, and related products via local branches and brand platforms that simplify purchasing and provide project support. The company differentiates itself with a wide geographic footprint, a diversified brand portfolio, and a strong emphasis on service and community, focusing on relationships as much as transactions. Its goal is to help customers complete projects efficiently by delivering quality materials and expert guidance through a broad, relationship-focused distribution network.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tustin, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Lowe's expects FBM and ADG to add about $8 billion revenue in 2026.
  • Lowe's calls FBM a $250 billion pro-market platform with California, Northeast, Midwest reach.
  • FBM keeps opening tuck-in deals, including Stucco Master and Unified Door Hardware in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Lowe's completed FBM on October 9, 2025, ending FBM's independence.
  • Lowe's cut 600 corporate roles in February 2026, signaling post-merger consolidation pressure.
  • Lowe's said FBM and ADG dilute 2026 margins by 30-50 basis points.

What makes Foundation Building Materials unique

  • FBM's 370-plus North American locations serve pro contractors across interior building products.
  • Its lineup spans drywall, framing, ceilings, doors, hardware, insulation, and trade credit.
  • Ruben Mendoza built FBM from 2011 into a scaled distributor before Lowe's, October 2025.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Legal Services

Critical illness

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

22%
KFGO
Aug 20th, 2025
Lowe’s acquires Foundation Building Materials for $8.8B

Lowe’s has agreed to acquire Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 billion to enhance its contractor business. This move is part of Lowe’s strategy to expand in the professional builder market, alongside its recent $1.33 billion acquisition of Artisan Design. The company raised its annual sales forecast to $84.5 billion-$85.5 billion, up from $83.5 billion-$84.5 billion, after exceeding second-quarter profit estimates with earnings of $4.33 per share.

PR Newswire
Aug 20th, 2025
Foundation Building Materials, Building Products Distribution Company Owned By American Securities and CD&R, To Be Sold To Lowe's In $8.8 Billion Transaction

/PRNewswire/ -- American Securities LLC ("American Securities") and CD&R today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Foundation...

StockTitan
Aug 20th, 2025
Lowe's Acquires FBM for $8.8 Billion

American Securities and CD&R have agreed to sell Foundation Building Materials (FBM) to Lowe's for $8.8 billion. FBM, a leading distributor of interior building products in North America, has grown significantly under its current ownership, achieving 27% annual revenue growth and 31% annual EBITDA growth. The company operates over 370 locations in the U.S. and Canada, serving 40,000 professional customers.

Citybiz
Sep 3rd, 2024
Dunes Point Capital Announces the Sale of Unified Door & Hardware Group to Foundation Building Materials

Dunes Point Capital, LP has sold Unified Door and Hardware Group, LLC to Foundation Building Materials, LLC. Located in Pennsauken, NJ,... Read More

FBM Sales
Jan 3rd, 2024
FBM Acquires Stucco Master in Monroe, OH - Foundation Building Materials - Construction Materials

Hello FBM Family, I am pleased to announce that FBM has completed the acquisition of Stucco Master Supply, LLC. in Monroe, Ohio. Stucco Master Supply was started in 2018 by Mike Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs has well over 20 years of EIFS and stucco experience and in 6 short years, built Stucco Master Supply into a […]