Lumber Yard Manager

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Full‑time exempt on the day shift, 45 hours/week (Mon–Fri 7am–5pm).

• Embody the GHC culture of treating our team members as our #1 priority.
• Greet and assist customers in a positive, approachable manner. Answer questions and resolve customer concerns.
• Maintain a positive presence in the yard by providing excellent customer service. Hold team members accountable for providing exceptional customer service.
• With help from the Store Manager give team members the support and guidance they need. Conduct one‑on‑one coaching sessions and meetings as needed with team members. Coach team members individually, with expectations and follow‑up.
• Help supervise, train and develop lumber yard team members on policies and procedures.
• Regularly walk the lumber yard to find and address issues.
• Ensure a clean, well‑stocked and merchandised yard for customers.
• Work with sales team and lumber desk to efficiently coordinate daily deliveries. Keep customers, sales team, and management apprised of any delays or discrepancies.
• Perform a variety of duties, such as but not limited to: assisting customers loading and unloading lumber and building materials, building loads as needed, operating trucks and equipment, delivering materials to homes and job sites.
• Manually carry building materials onto the job site. Building materials, including drywall, are often heavy and awkward and require precise placement while avoiding damage.
• Oversee routine inspections and preventive maintenance, including cleaning on assigned equipment and trucks. Report defects or repairs to the garage manager and general manager. Keep accurate daily inspection logs as required by law.
• Oversee inventory management by ensuring customers are loaded properly, checking in freight, performing routine cycle counts, etc.
• Make sure all truck license plates are current and required documentation is in each truck.
• Other lumber yard tasks as required: maintaining store grounds, assisting customers, straightening and cleaning the yard, cycle counts, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Ensure that all products are invoiced before leaving the store or yard.
• Always continue to make customers a priority while performing other duties.
• Ensure a safe working environment. Maintain situational awareness. Identify and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Help out in other departments as necessary.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent customer service.
• Good at prioritizing tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to delegate tasks.

This position directly supervises the lumber yard team members.

The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the day.
• Must be able to drive a truck for deliveries.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs at times.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1‑2 years of supervision preferred.
• Experience managing a lumber yard not required but preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Medical Insurance.
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Company‑paid $25k Life Insurance Plan.
• Employee discount.
• Vacation time.

Gillman Home Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.