Careers

Full-Time

Description

Job description
The Director of Sales at FormWood Industries will be responsible for leading the sales team, driving revenue growth, and strategically positioning the company in the market. This role requires a dynamic individual who can effectively manage sales personnel, cultivate customer relationships, and collaborate with the marketing team to execute innovative campaigns.

Sales Leadership:

• Develop long-term relationships with major clients seeking FormWood Industries’ value propositions.
• Recruit, mentor, and drive the sales team to meet collective and individual objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities while nurturing existing customer relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities while nurturing existing customer relationships.
• Direct Customer Service to ensure high customer satisfaction and internal efficiencies.
• Contribute significantly to the Leadership Team.

Marketing Strategy:

• Collaborate on innovative marketing campaigns with the marketing team.
• Use market research for trend identification and effective campaign execution.
• Develop and maintain a strong brand presence through digital and traditional
  marketing channels.

Product Knowledge and Positioning:

• Possess deep expertise in our specialty veneer and plywood products and their applications.
• Work closely with product development for enhancements and new product introductions.
• Position our products as leading solutions through effective marketing messaging.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Cultivate strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure exceptional service.
• Proactively address customer feedback to improve the overall experience.

Experience:

• Candidates require 6 to 12 years of successful direct sales experience in B2B specialty industrial products to major accounts.
• At least 3 recent years should involve successful management of OEM sales personnel.
• Experience in small to medium-sized industrial product companies.
• Valuable experience includes branch office start-ups, new product introductions, engagement with senior-level executives, market segment assessments, pricing strategies, cross-functional team collaboration, etc.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is strongly favored.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• A positive and collaborative work environment.

If you are a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for driving sales and marketing excellence in the specialty veneer and plywood industry, we invite you to apply and contribute to the continued success of FormWood Industries. Join us in shaping the future of our industry and building a legacy of excellence.

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Full-Time

Description

Job description
This person is expected to be a leader within our purchasing and supply chain team, focused on the optimal use of company resources, and will also oversee our inbound on outbound transportation needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize costs and improve quality.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing to ensure the best value for the company.
• Relentless identification of opportunities to reduce inventory levels.
• Maintain standard cost structure in our system and make recommendations when standard cost adjustments are necessary.
• Source materials (core, edge banding, veneer, packaging materials, etc.) based on requests from our Sales and Production teams.
• Accurately and cost-effectively execute purchase orders based on material needs.
• Accurately maintain system for quantity and expected arrival date of inbound materials.
• Collaborate with production and freight procurement resources to ensure smooth flow of materials and products.
• Schedule outbound freight based on information provided by our freight team.
• Keep informed of market trends, changes in business practices, etc. Ensure the company complies with its purchasing policies and procedures.
• Produce purchasing performance reports on a weekly basis.

In order to be successful, the candidate must be able to:

• Must exhibit professionalism and integrity, especially when communicating with our vendors and customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective procurement strategies.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work successfully as an individual and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and an ardent desire to improve our processes/vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Freight experience is preferred.
• Must be able to dependably work Monday – Friday, 7 am – 4 pm.
• Previous purchasing experience is preferred.
• Experience with FSC is preferred.

FormWood will provide on-the-job training to familiarize the successful candidate with our processes in the office and on the production floor. Refresher training will also be available to put you in the best position to be successful.

A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience is preferred.

Pay is based on experience. Health benefits, 401K, paid vacation, and PTO are offered.

Job Type: Full-time, M-F 7:00 – 4:00

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Full-Time

Description

Formwood Industries is looking for an enthusiastic individual to immediately fill an entrylevel,
customer service position.

Job Responsibilities

• Answering incoming customer calls regarding order tracking, stock levels, quote,
  order entry, or general information questions
• Update customer information in the customer service database after each call
• Become fully competent with our quoting and order entry systems
• Support the outside sales team with information and/or quotes so they can
  effectively communicate with our customers
• Provide accurate information for the custom sheets and panels for the production
  team

In order to be successful, the candidate must be able to:

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with customers and work to make each phone conversation a positive experience
• Must have high levels of integrity, especially when communicating with our
  customers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn new systems
• Must be able to work successfully as an individual and as part of a team
• Work with our internal teams to continuously improve processes
• General math skills
• Must be able to dependable to work an eight hour shift, five days a week

FormWood will provide on the job training to familiarize the successful candidate in our processes in the office and on the production floor. Refresher training will also be available to put you in the best position to be successful.

A High School Diploma/GED is required, although an Associates Degree (or higher) in a
business related field is preferred

Pay is based on experience. Health benefits, 401K, paid vacation and PTO is offered.

Job Type: Full-time, M-F 8:00 – 5:00

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Full-Time

Description

FormWood Industries is looking for an enthusiastic individual to immediately fill an outside sales position based out of Jeffersonville, IN (Louisville, KY). FormWood manufactures architectural wood panels and sheets for sale throughout the United States and Canada.

Job Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate would have some outside sales experience with experience in the wood industry preferred.
• Support the inside sales team with correct spec capture and competitive information so a quote can be provided quickly and accurately.
• Follow up on quotes to convert to orders and understand our competitiveness by market.
• Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with customers and work to make each phone conversation/visit a positive experience.
• Must have high levels of integrity, both when communicating with out customers and the FormWood team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn custom order systems.
• Must be able to work successfully as an individual and as part of a team.
• Candidate must be self-motivated, goal oriented and team oriented.
• Lean/Continuous improvement experience preferred.
• General math skills.
• Job will require 50% travel with most of the trips in the eastern part of the U.S.
• Job will include ride alongs with distributors in key markets.
• FormWood will provide on the job training to familiarize the successful candidate in our processes in the office and on the production floor. Refresher training will also be available to put you in the best position to be successful.
• A High School Diploma/GED is required, although a Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field is preferred.
• Pay is based on experience. Health benefits, 401K, paid vacation and PTO is offered.

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Full-Time

Description

Position performs all tasks involved in the production of the company’s products; lamination of veneer sheets and panels. This includes working with veneer wood, core, various backers, production equipment, and packaging. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Reads work orders and completes schedules and assignments as assigned by department supervisor
• Attach appropriate, accurately filled out, work orders and tags to products and packages
• Completes quality requirements per standard operating procedure
• Notify supervisor of any safety, and/or mechanical, or material issues that will affect the quality of finished products
• Place finished goods on the designated pallet or roll-cart
• Participate in continuous improvement activities within the facility
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

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Full-Time

Description

Perform work involving the skills to keep machines, equipment, and the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings. Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance

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