Lumber Location Supervisor

About the role

The Location Supervisor supports the General Manager and Assistant Manager in overseeing daily operations, personnel management, and customer relations to ensure excellent service and efficiency. This position reports directly to the Lumber Assistant Manager and works closely with all yard personnel.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• Supervisory experience preferred
• OSHA Certified Forklift License
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, and made of leather or composite material required

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor location staff, ensuring efficiency, safety, and excellent customer service
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and motivated work environment
• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and professional conduct
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and career development discussions
• Handle conflict resolution and disciplinary actions as necessary
• Set clear goals aligned with company objectives and location business plans
• Analyze performance metrics and provide input to adjust plans accordingly
• Aid in staffing, scheduling, and operational improvements
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives (5S & LEAN)
• Oversee daily operations and ensure smooth workflow
• Oversee inventory management, order fulfillment, and proper material handling
• Enforce policies, procedures, and best practices
• Optimize resource allocation, budgets, and cost controls
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendor partners
• Address and resolve customer issues promptly and professionally, with the assistance of the Assistant Manager or General Manager, when needed
• Support sales teams and collaborate across departments to achieve business objectives

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce safety regulations and maintain a hazard-free environment
• Affirm compliance with federal and state OSHA and labor laws
• Assist in equipment maintenance and employee safety training
• Prepare necessary accident and claim reports
• First Aid and AED certified
• Regularly participate on the safety committee
• Walk yard daily to actively seek out areas of safety improvement and bring safety issues to safety team

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work indoors in a normal office environment for an entire day
• Ability to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to drive a vehicle when necessary

Benefits

• Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
• Employee paid sick days
• 7 holidays
• Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• Footwear subsidy through boot vendor after 90 days of employment
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
• In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• $1,000 referral bonus

PARR Promotes!

We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is A LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast! We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays. Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.