Lumber Yard Supervisor - Lead, Dispatch & Growth

Kighthomecenter; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities

Promote from within

Job summary

The Yard Supervisor at Carter Lumber is a hands-on role blending administrative work with yard operations. You will manage employees, escort customer service, and ensure efficient loading, dispatching, and inventory control in a fast-paced lumber yard.

With prior supervisory experience in customer service and familiarity with building materials, you will lead by example, train team members, and maintain safety and policy standards while coordinating deliveries and schedule planning.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in customer service, preferably in a lumber yard.
• Dispatch experience is a plus.
• Ability to direct and train others effectively; familiarity with building materials.
• Ability to be an effective team member and leader.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee management, including hiring, communicating, and disciplining.
• Assist customers with selection and loading of materials.
• Maintain yard operations: pull and stage materials, dispatch orders, schedule deliveries, manage inventory, and maintain equipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Dispatch experience

Train others

Building materials knowledge

Team leadership

MS Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Yard Supervisor at Carter Lumber is a hands-on role blending administrative work with yard operations. You will manage employees, escort customer service, and ensure efficient loading, dispatching, and inventory control in a fast-paced lumber yard.

With prior supervisory experience in customer service and familiarity with building materials, you will lead by example, train team members, and maintain safety and policy standards while coordinating deliveries and schedule planning.