Assistant Yard Manager

United Lumber Home Hardware Building Ctr; Barrie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

United Lumber & Building Supplies in Barrie is seeking an Assistant Yard Manager to support daily yard operations and provide strong leadership to the team. This hands-on role balances leadership duties with physical work in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

You will supervise yard staff, ensure safe operations, coach staff development, and maintain a productive workplace while covering evenings and weekends. Join a team committed to safety, service, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role (yard or operations environment preferred).
• Building supply materials knowledge.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and influence team behaviour.
• Solid understanding of yard operations and safety practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to professionalism and workplace respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on supervision and direction to yard staff, including part‑time and new employees
• Ensure a visible management presence, particularly during evenings and weekends
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members
• Address employee questions, concerns, and day‑to‑day issues promptly and professionally
• Model professional workplace behaviour and expectations
• Oversee daily yard operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and safety
• Coordinate workflow and staff assignments to meet operational demands
• Enforce health and safety policies and ensure proper PPE use
• Identify hazards and participate in safety training

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

People management

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Assistant Yard Manager - Full Time Barrie

Position Overview

United Lumber & Building Supplies is seeking an Assistant Yard Manager to support the daily operations of the yard while providing strong leadership to the team.

This role is critical in ensuring consistent leadership coverage across all operating hours, supporting staff development, and maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive work environment.

This is a hands‑on leadership role that combines management responsibilities with active participation in daily yard operations. The Assistant Yard Manager is expected to lead by example, working alongside employees while supporting customers, managing workflow, overseeing safety, and coaching staff. This position requires an individual who is comfortable balancing leadership duties with physical work in a fast‑paced outdoor environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Support

• Provide hands‑on supervision and direction to yard staff, including part‑time and new employees
• Ensure a visible management presence, particularly during evenings and weekends
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members
• Address employee questions, concerns, and day‑to‑day issues promptly and professionally
• Model and reinforce professional workplace behaviour and expectations

Culture & Workplace Conduct

• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and professional work environment
• Actively address and redirect inappropriate behaviour, gossip, or unprofessional conduct
• Lead by example in communication, conflict resolution, and accountability
• Support company initiatives related to workplace culture and employee engagement

Operations & Yard Management

• Oversee daily yard operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and safety
• Coordinate workflow and staff assignments to meet operational demands
• Ensure loads are built accurately and in accordance with company standards
• Support inventory control, organization, and yard housekeeping

Health & Safety

• Enforce all health and safety policies and procedures
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe equipment operation
• Identify and address hazards proactively
• Participate in and support safety training and incident reporting

Schedule Expectations

This position requires flexibility to meet business needs, including:

• Evenings and weekends
• A schedule that supports full operational coverage

Working conditions & Physical Requirements

Responsibilities may include:

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and varying seasonal conditions
• Operating forklifts and other material‑handling equipment (training and certification requirements apply)
• Loading and unloading building materials
• Assisting customers with order fulfillment and product selection
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling building materials and merchandise
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Working in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities
• Bending, reaching, climbing, and performing other physical tasks associated with yard operations

Candidates must be comfortable performing both the physical and leadership aspects of the role and maintaining a visible presence throughout the yard during their shift.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role (yard or operations environment preferred)
• Building Supply Materials Knowledge
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and influence team behaviour
• Solid understanding of yard operations and safety practices
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Commitment to professionalism and workplace respect

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a leader who:

• Is present, engaged, and approachable
• Takes accountability for both operations and team environment
• Can coach and develop others
• Is committed to maintaining a positive, respectful workplace culture
• Understand the importance of consistent leadership across all shifts

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping team culture and operations
• Work in a collaborative, team‑focused environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Ongoing development and leadership support

Apply Today

United Lumber welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.