Kira Kaefer

Experience

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  BMC - Building Materials and Construction Services

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2017

  Truss Designer

  Facilitating communication between Engineers, architects, and general contractorsProblem-solving by developing solutions that work within the architectural design while meeting engineering requirementsutilizing industry-specific software to design engineered wood componentsMaximize margin by efficient design techniques eliminating waste

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  Builders FirstSource

  Aug 2017 - now

  Responsible for three supervisors, nine production leads, and 75+ direct employees in two-shift production operations. Manage product flow to meet customer demand and sales forecast. Work with department supervisors to set and hit daily throughput targets while maintaining labor productivity and cost. Achieve monthly and quarterly targets while prioritizing safety and quality. Driver KPI improvements across departments for safety, quality, throughput, labor hours, and costs. Lead cost savings initiatives across departments, reducing variable costs while not affecting labor productivity. Analyze inventory, design, and production flow to meet customer demands while maintaining lean manufacturing supplies. Coordinate large Manufacturing equipment installation. I work with vendors and installation crews for a seamless installation while maintaining throughput numbers and controlling project spending in accordance with CAPEX budget allowance. Responsible for controlling and maintaining two P&L’s Show less Responsible for three supervisors and 45+ direct employees in a lumber yard. Manage product flow to meet customer demand and sales forecast. Work with sales and vendors to hit daily delivery targets while maintaining labor productivity and cost. Achieve monthly and quarterly targets while prioritizing safety and accurate on-time deliveries. Responsible for location safety programs. Maintaining OSHA required documents, organizing, and presenting required monthly safety meetings. Leading driver onboarding and DOT compliance for CDL Class A & B drivers. Monitor and approve fleet and forklift maintenance programs. Show less

  • General Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • General Manager Manufacturing

    May 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Manufacturing Operations Manager

    Jan 2020 - May 2022

  • Lumber Facility Operations Manager

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2019