Lumber Yard Operations Supervisor

Crosslin Building Supply Inc; Eagleville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crosslin Building Supply Inc is seeking a hands-on Lumber Yard Manager to lead a team of CDL drivers, forklift operators, and laborers in daily yard operations. You will oversee receiving, storage, and distribution of materials, enforce safety standards, conduct coaching and reviews, and maintain tight communication across departments.

You will coordinate with multiple departments to ensure timely deliveries, manage inventory accuracy, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a safe,

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience required.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Experience in lumber yard operations preferred.
• Ability to schedule deliveries and coordinate with drivers.
• Knowledge of safety regulations in a yard environment.
• Forklift and/or Moffett experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured guidance and leadership for a lumber yard team, including employee management, establish performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, strategic problem-resolution, and maintain open lines of communication.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the yard, ensuring efficient and effective management of all activities; coordinate with departments for 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 materials and manage inventory lists.
• Actively cross-train associates inter-departmentally.
• Conduct regular coaching and performance discussions to recognize positive performance and address areas requiring improvement.
• Delegate work activities across the lumber yard while assisting staff in standard operations and addressing performance gaps.
• Identify, report, and resolve inventory discrepancies to maintain stock levels and minimize losses.
• Verify all incoming/outgoing shipments for accuracy and timely delivery, report discrepancies to Operations Manager.
• Schedule and coordinate deliveries according to customer needs, inventory levels, sales schedules, and driver availability.
• Ensure all yard employees comply with safety practices and regulations.
• Oversee loading activities to ensure compliance with shipping specifications and safety guidelines.
• Verify maintenance on yard equipment and keep records.
• Submit all receiving paperwork (delivery, picking, loading tickets, invoices) daily to store office.
• Ensure all shipments are accurate before delivery release and that yard areas are secured at day end.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Immediately report any safety concerns or injuries to the Operations Manager.
• Perform other assignments as needed by management.

Skills

Team leadership

Performance management

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Communication

Coaching

Education

HS Diploma / GED

College experience

Management experience

Lumber industry experience

Forklift / Moffett experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Moffett handling

Inventory software

Job description

Crosslin Building Supply Inc is seeking a hands-on Lumber Yard Manager to lead a team of CDL drivers, forklift operators, and laborers in daily yard operations. You will oversee receiving, storage, and distribution of materials, enforce safety standards, conduct coaching and reviews, and maintain tight communication across departments.

You will coordinate with multiple departments to ensure timely deliveries, manage inventory accuracy, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a safe,