Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 andnew employees
Ensurea visible management presence, particularly during evenings and weekends
Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members
Addressemployee questions, concerns, and day-to-day issues promptly and professionally
Modeland reinforce professional workplace behaviour and expectations
Culture & Workplace Conduct
Promotea respectful, inclusive, and professional work environment
Activelyaddress and redirect inappropriate behaviour, gossip, or unprofessionalconduct
Leadby example in communication, conflict resolution, and accountability
Supportcompany initiatives related to workplace culture and employee engagement
Operations & Yard Management
Oversee daily yard operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and safety
Coordinateworkflow and staff assignments to meet operational demands
Ensureloads are built accurately and in accordance with company standards
Support inventory control, organization, and yard housekeeping
Health & Safety
Enforceall 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:
Evening sand weekends
Aschedule that supports full operational coverage
Working conditions &
Physical Requirements
Responsibilities may include:
Workingoutdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, andvarying seasonal conditions
Operatingforklifts and other material-handling equipment (training and certification requirements apply)
Loading and unloading building materials
Assistingcustomers with order fulfillment and product selection
Lifting,carrying, pushing, and pulling building materials and merchandise
Standingand walking for extended periods
Workingin a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Bending,reaching, climbing, and performing other physical tasks associated withyard operations
Candidates must be comfortable performing both the physical and leadership aspects of the role and maintaining a visible presencethroughout 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
Demonstratedability to lead by example and influence team behaviour
Solid understanding of yard operations and safety practices
Abilityto 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:
Ispresent, engaged, and approachable
Takesaccountability for both operations and team environment
Cancoach and develop others
Is committed to maintaining a positive, respectful workplace culture
Understandsthe importance of consistent leadership across all shifts
Why Join Us
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping team culture and operations
Workin a collaborative, team-focused environment
Competitive compensation and benefits
Ongoingdevelopment and leadership support
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United Lumber welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
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