Lumber Yard Manager
Lead daily operations of the lumber yard and warehouse while supervising and coaching a unionized workforce. Ensure inventory accuracy, workplace safety compliance, and high levels of customer service.
- On-site
- Burnaby, BC
- Posted Jun 30, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Lead One of the Region's Busiest Lumber Operations Dick's Lumber has been serving Western Canada's construction industry for over 60 years, providing professional builders and contractors with quality building materials and exceptional service. We're looking for an experienced Yard & Warehouse Manager to lead the daily operations of our busy Burnaby location. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building strong teams, maintaining safe operations, and delivering outstanding customer service. What You'll Do * Lead the daily operations of the lumber yard and warehouse. * Supervise, coach, and develop a unionized workforce. * Maintain inventory accuracy through regular stock counts and inventory control. * Foster collaboration between yard and store teams to ensure exceptional customer service. * Champion workplace safety and serve as the Management Representative on the Joint Health & Safety Committee. * Manage union grievances and ensure compliance with the collective agreement. * Ensure operational documentation is completed accurately and on time. What You'll Bring * Minimum 3 years of lumber industry experience, is a requirement. * Experience managing unionized employees is preferred. * Leadership experience in a yard, warehouse, or distribution environment. * Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Commitment to safety and operational excellence. Working Conditions * Majority of the workday is spent outside in the yard. * Exposure to outdoor weather, dust, and dirt. * Safety boots are required. What We Offer * Competitive salary of $70,000–$80,000 based on experience, plus annual incentive. * Comprehensive benefits package. * A stable, respected company with over 60 years of industry leadership. * The opportunity to make a real impact leading one of our busiest operations. If you're a motivated leader with lumber industry experience and a passion for operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
Lead daily operations of the lumber yard and warehouse while supervising and coaching a unionized workforce. Ensure inventory accuracy, workplace safety compliance, and high levels of customer service.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in the lumber industry and leadership experience in a yard or warehouse environment. Experience managing unionized employees is preferred.
Benefits
• Comprehensive Benefits Package • Annual Incentive
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
- Occupational safetyPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Lumber Industry Experience
- Unionized Workforce Management
- Inventory Control
- Workplace Safety
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service
- Warehouse Management
- Grievance Management
Job areas
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Construction
- Trades
- Retail
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 3+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
