Harriman Lumber Yard Manager

Harriman, TN

Position Summary:

  • Provide structured guidance and leadership for a lumber yard team, including employee management, strategic problem resolution, the ability to foster and maintain a teamwork-focused environment, and maintaining open lines of communication between employees.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the yard, ensuring efficient and effective management of all activities.  Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely and accurate receipt, storage, and distribution of materials.
  • Oversee CDL Drivers, Forklift Drivers, and General Laborers throughout daily lumber yard and delivery operations.
  • Maintain a clean and organized lumber yard and inventory bays by operating forklifts to distribute incoming and outgoing materials, managing a detailed inventory list, and inventory management.
  • Delegate work activities across the lumber yard as needed while also assisting all subordinate employees in standard lumber yard operations.
  • Proactively identify, report, and resolve all inventory discrepancies in order to maintain proper stock levels and minimize company loss.
  • Verify all incoming and outgoing shipments in order to confirm accuracy and timely delivery; report discrepancies in shipments to Operations Manager.
  • Schedule and coordinate deliveries according to customer needs, inventory levels, sales schedules, and driver availability.
  • Ensure all employees within the lumber yard remain compliant with all applicable safety practices and regulations.
  • Oversee loading activities to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, loading guidelines, and safety regulations.
  • Verify all maintenance performed on Christmas Lumber yard equipment.
  • Submit all receiving paperwork, including delivery tickets, pick tickets, loading tickets, and invoices, to the store office each day.
  • Verify that all incoming and outgoing material shipments are accurate and complete prior to accepting/releasing for delivery.
  • Ensure all areas of the yard are secured prior to ending each working day.
  • Perform all opening and closing procedures each day as assigned and communicated by the Operations Manager.
  • Immediately report any safety and/or injury details to the Operations Manager/Store Manager.

 

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma/GED strongly preferred
  • College experience strongly preferred
  • Previous management experience required
  • Lumber industry experience strongly preferred
  • Forklift and/or moffett experience preferred
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds individually or up to 160 pounds with a partner
  • Ability to stand and/or walk on hard surfaces for long periods of time
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and other weather elements

 

Company Benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Disability
  • Identity Theft
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match

 

Please note that this position will need a background check and drug screen completed before employment may begin.

If you are a proactive and reliable individual looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role as a Lumber Yard Manager, we encourage you to apply.