Production Yard Manager

Barr-Tech Compost is Eastern Washington’s largest composting facility, managing thousands of inbound and outbound truckloads each year while diverting organic waste from landfills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Our professionally operated, large-scale facility produces consistent, premium-quality compost used throughout the Spokane region by landscapers, agricultural operations, and homeowners alike.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Yard Operations Supervisor or Manager who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys leading people, and takes pride in keeping complex operations running smoothly.

This is a key leadership position overseeing day‑to‑day compost production operations. You’ll work closely with management, equipment, systems, and people to ensure safety, efficiency, and product quality—while helping drive continuous improvement across the yard.

• Provide direct supervision and technical guidance to yard staff
• Coordinate daily operations involving heavy equipment and production flow
• Clearly communicate management goals, priorities, and expectations
• Communicate, demonstrate, and enforce safety requirements and best practices
• Regularly evaluate yard operations and scheduling to maximize efficiency
• Identify and troubleshoot issues to keep operations running smoothly
• Lead by example while fostering teamwork, accountability, and a positive work culture
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, outdoor work environment
• Use mobile technology and operational tools, or be willing to learn, to improve communication and efficiency
• Perform additional duties as needed to support evolving operational and management needs

• A dependable, ethical leader who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty
• Strong communicator who promotes teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to complete daily tasks while keeping long‑term goals in mind
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Mechanical aptitude or practical working knowledge
• Strong multitasking and time‑management skills
• Comfortable using technology or eager to learn new tools

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of personnel supervision
• 5+ years of heavy equipment operation experience