Lumber Yard Supervisor & Dispatch Lead

Carter Lumber Company; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company, through Townsend Building Supply, is seeking a Yard Supervisor to blend administrative duties with active yard work in a fast-paced lumber yard environment. You will supervise staff, coordinate dispatch, assist customers, and maintain yard operations in a hands-on role.

Ideal candidates bring supervisory experience, strong leadership, and familiarity with building materials, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory background in customer service, preferably in a lumber yard.
• Dispatch and logistics coordination experience is a plus.
• Ability to direct, train and mentor others effectively.
• Familiarity with building materials and yard operations.
• Proven teamwork and leadership abilities.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees, hire, communicate, and discipline as needed.
• Assist customers with selection and loading of materials with a friendly attitude.
• Pull and stage materials for pickup and delivery; help with dispatching and shipping.
• Maintain yard inventory with cycle counts and keep yard organized.
• Enforce yard policies on sales, inventory, and safety.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and schedule vehicle service.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Dispatch experience

Team leadership

Building materials knowledge

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Carter Lumber Company, through Townsend Building Supply, is seeking a Yard Supervisor to blend administrative duties with active yard work in a fast-paced lumber yard environment. You will supervise staff, coordinate dispatch, assist customers, and maintain yard operations in a hands-on role.

Ideal candidates bring supervisory experience, strong leadership, and familiarity with building materials, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.