Yard and Warehouse Manager - Burnaby

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$70,000–$90,000 / year

Applications are currently unavailable for this posting.

Employment type: Full-time
Posting language: English

Job summary

Lead and develop yard and warehouse employees while overseeing daily operations, safety compliance, training, inventory control, and customer order fulfillment. Improve facility workflows and storage, manage equipment and maintenance costs, and ensure accurate operational reporting.

Job details

Yard & Warehouse Manager Burnaby, BC Comp 70,000 to 90,000 +15% Bonus + Benefits + Vacation DMC Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established and respected building materials supplier to recruit an experienced Yard & Warehouse Manager for its Burnaby operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven leader with deep lumber and building materials experience who thrives in a unionized environment and enjoys developing teams, improving operations, and delivering exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all yard and warehouse operations, ensuring a safe and productive work environment, supporting inventory accuracy, and driving operational excellence across the facility. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop yard and warehouse employees while fostering a positive, accountable team culture. Direct daily operations including scheduling, task delegation, workload management, and performance oversight. Maintain a strong focus on safety and ensure compliance with all Occupational Health & Safety requirements. Act as management representative on the Joint Health & Safety Committee. Coordinate employee onboarding, safety training, forklift certification, and ongoing skills development. Build strong working relationships with both unionized employees and internal stakeholders. Partner closely with sales and operations teams to ensure exceptional customer service and order fulfillment. Oversee inventory control, cycle counts, and year-end inventory processes. Identify opportunities to improve yard layout, workflow efficiency, product storage, and material handling practices. Manage fleet, equipment, and facility maintenance requirements while controlling operational costs. Ensure all operational documentation and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time. What We're Looking For Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience within the lumber, building materials, or construction supply industry. Previous experience managing unionized employees is required. Strong knowledge of lumber, building materials, hardware, and warehouse operations. Demonstrated success leading yard, warehouse, distribution, or branch operations. Strong understanding of inventory management, shipping, receiving, and material handling processes. Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and safe work practices. Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees while managing performance and accountability. Strong organizational, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Comfortable balancing customer service, operational priorities, and employee relations in a fast-paced environment. Why Consider This Opportunity? Join a stable, industry-leading organization with a strong reputation in the market. Lead an established team within a high-volume operation. Play a key role in operational performance, employee development, and customer satisfaction. Competitive compensation package, benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities. Please note: Due to the nature of the operation, candidates must have both lumber/building materials industry experience to be considered. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please apply directly or contact DMC Recruitment Group for more information.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least five years of leadership experience in lumber, building materials, or construction supply, including experience managing unionized employees. Candidates should have strong knowledge of warehouse and inventory operations, occupational health and safety, employee development, customer service, and communication and conflict resolution.