Yard Manager

Assistant Yard ManagerThe Assistant Yard Manager supports the leadership of daily lumber yard operations to ensure a safe, organized, efficient, and customer-focused environment. This role provides day-to-day direction to Yard Associates, coordinates workload and material movement, supports inventory accuracy, and ensures customer and delivery orders are picked, staged, and loaded safely and accurately. Working closely with the Yard Manager, Warehouse, Dispatch, Drivers, Sales, and Operations teams, the Assistant Yard Manager helps maintain product availability, yard organization, equipment readiness, and on-time delivery performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong lumber and building materials knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence.Yard OperationsSupport the daily operation of the lumber yard, warehouse, loading, and staging areasEnsure lumber, building materials, and related products are properly stocked, stored, organized, and accessibleMaintain established yard presentation and housekeeping standards, including product placement, signage, and safe customer accessConduct routine walkthroughs to identify inventory, housekeeping, equipment, or safety concernsCoordinate material movement between storage, staging, loading, and customer pickup areasEnsure materials are properly protected and covered when requiredMaintain clean, organized, and efficient yard and warehouse environmentsTeam LeadershipProvide day-to-day leadership and work direction to Yard Associates and other assigned personnelCommunicate daily priorities, work assignments, material needs, and equipment requirements at the beginning of each shiftAssign workloads based on customer impact, job priority, complexity, employee capabilities, and operational needsMonitor assigned work and follow up to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on timeAdjust priorities and resources as customer or operational requirements changeCoach employees to strengthen product knowledge, productivity, safety, and customer serviceProvide timely feedback and reinforce expectations for performance and accountabilityAssist with onboarding, training, and development of new and existing employeesFoster a respectful, collaborative, and productive work environmentOrder Fulfillment and Delivery PreparationEnsure customer and delivery orders are picked, staged, and prepared safely and accuratelyCoordinate preparation of delivery vehicles to support on-time and in-full deliveriesPreload trucks for upcoming deliveries when requiredEnsure delivery vehicles are loaded safely and according to scheduled delivery sequence and run sheetsVerify materials and quantities before orders are released for customer pickup or deliveryCoordinate with Dispatch, Drivers, Warehouse, and Operations regarding delivery priorities and material requirementsHelp resolve missing materials, incomplete orders, or other issues that could affect customer deliveriesCustomer ServiceProvide professional and responsive service to customers visiting the yardAssist customers, contractors, and Drivers with loading and unloading building materialsRespond to customer questions and help resolve material or service concernsEnsure customer pickup orders are prepared accurately and efficientlyPromote a positive customer experience through safe, organized, and responsive yard operationsEscalate customer concerns to the appropriate manager when necessaryInventory ManagementSupport cycle counts, physical inventories, and other inventory-control activitiesHelp maintain accurate product quantities and storage locations throughout the yard and warehouseEnsure incoming materials are stocked and organized in designated locationsIdentify and report damaged, missing, misplaced, or incorrectly stored productsCoordinate with Inventory, Purchasing, and Operations personnel to address inventory concernsSupport inventory organization practices that improve accuracy, accessibility, and material flowEquipment and Material HandlingSafely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorizedEnsure forklifts and yard equipment are operated according to company safety proceduresAssist with loading and unloading customer vehicles, delivery trucks, and freight containers using forklifts or manual material-handling methodsMonitor equipment condition and report maintenance or safety concerns promptlyEnsure employees follow established equipment inspection and operating proceduresSupport efficient utilization of forklifts and other yard equipmentSafety and Operational ExcellencePromote and maintain a safety-first culture throughout yard operationsEnsure employees follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, PPE standards, and material-handling proceduresIdentify and promptly report safety hazards, waste, damaged materials, equipment concerns, accidents, and near missesMaintain safe and accessible aisles, loading areas, storage locations, and customer areasSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, and customer servicePerform additional duties and operational projects as assignedWhat you'll bring:Strong frontline leadership and employee-development skillsKnowledge of lumber, building materials, and yard operationsStrong customer service and interpersonal abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to establish priorities, assign work, and follow through on completionStrong organizational and time-management abilitiesAbility to solve problems and overcome operational obstaclesAbility to manage conflict professionally and hold yourself and others accountableStrong attention to inventory accuracy, product quality, and operational detailsAbility to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environmentCommitment to workplace safety and continuous improvementRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredMinimum of 2 years of experience in lumber yard, building materials, warehouse, distribution, or related operationsPrevious lead, supervisory, or leadership experience preferredExperience with lumber and building materials strongly preferredAbility to communicate effectively with employees, customers, Drivers, and managementPreferred QualificationsAssociate degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferredPrevious lumber yard leadership experienceForklift certification or ability to obtain certificationExperience with inventory management, cycle counts, order fulfillment, and delivery preparationExperience supervising Yard Associates, Material Handlers, or similar operational employeesFamiliarity with ERP, inventory, warehouse, or order-management systemsBilingual communication skills are a plusWork Environment and RequirementsWork is performed primarily in outdoor lumber yard, warehouse, loading, and customer pickup environmentsFrequent exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and seasonal temperaturesRegular exposure to forklifts, trucks, lumber, building materials, dust, noise, and material-handling equipmentAbility to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workdayAbility to bend, reach, climb, stoop, push, pull, and perform physical operational activities as requiredAbility to safely lift and move building materials using proper lifting techniques, team assistance, or mechanical equipmentRequired PPE must be worn in designated operational areasAbility to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorizedExtended hours and occasional weekend work may be required based on customer demand and operational needsWhat you'll earnHealth Care Benefits401(k) with employer matchPaid Time OffBenefits for union-represented roles are