Lumber Yard Supervisor — Lead Operations & Service

Carter Lumber; Welcome (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

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 (internal)

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking a Yard Supervisor to blend administrative duties with active yard work in a hybrid role. You will hire, coach, and discipline staff while ensuring smooth customer service and efficient yard operations.

You’ll help customers select and load materials, coordinate shipments, and keep inventory organized with a strong emphasis on safety and policy adherence. The role emphasizes hands-on yard management, equipment maintenance, and scheduling, all to support timely orders and

Qualifications

• Must have prior supervisory experience in customer service, preferably in a lumber yard.
• Dispatch experience is a plus and helps coordinate shipments.
• Ability to train and direct others effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with building materials and yard operations.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills are essential.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees and provide direction, communication, and discipline as needed.
• Assist customers with selections and loading materials with a friendly, helpful attitude.
• Oversee yard operations: pulling, staging, dispatching, and scheduling orders.
• Maintain yard inventory, conduct cycle counts, and ensure safety and policy compliance.
• Maintain all yard equipment and coordinate vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Previous supervisory experience

Dispatch experience

Direct and train others

Building materials knowledge

Team member leadership

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Carter Lumber is seeking a Yard Supervisor to blend administrative duties with active yard work in a hybrid role. You will hire, coach, and discipline staff while ensuring smooth customer service and efficient yard operations.

You’ll help customers select and load materials, coordinate shipments, and keep inventory organized with a strong emphasis on safety and policy adherence. The role emphasizes hands-on yard management, equipment maintenance, and scheduling, all to support timely orders and