What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Operations Leader position at Preston Feather Building Centers?
Lead the Way in Yard Operations – Drive Team Excellence & Operational Success!
Are you ready to take charge and make an impact? As a Yard Operations Leader, you'll be at the helm of a dynamic team, shaping the future of yard and delivery operations in your market. This isn't just a management role—it's an opportunity to build something exceptional.
How often do you hear about a company that boasts an innovative start-up culture and in the same breath says they’ve been in business for 110 years? At Preston Feather we are relentlessly supporting innovation in the construction industry and have been since 1915.
Preston Feather is a rapidly growing value-added distributor of lumber and specialty building materials for top architects and pro builders. We offer rewarding careers, compensation and industry-leading training. If you enjoy a faster-paced role with a significant impact on customer service and are interested in learning about a variety of construction materials, then a position at Preston Feather may be right for you!
Why This Role?
You'll create a high-performing, safety-focused team culture where continuous improvement isn't just a buzzword—it's how you deliver outstanding customer experiences every single day. You'll mentor talent, drive operational excellence, and see the direct results of your leadership.
What You'll Accomplish
Build and Inspire Your Team
- Partner with HR to handpick top talent and craft personalized onboarding experiences
- Develop future leaders through ongoing coaching, goal-setting, and meaningful career conversations
- Create a culture of accountability where every team member knows their impact and feels recognized for their contributions
- Design forward-thinking staffing strategies that position your operation for growth
Drive Operational Excellence
- Own the metrics that matter—cycle count accuracy, on-time departures, load precision, and efficiency gains
- Lead lean initiatives and implement best practices that set the standard across locations
- Master inventory controls through smart cycle counting and streamlined processes
- Step in to support dispatch operations, ensuring seamless daily execution
Champion Safety & Compliance
- Collaborate with your Safety Committee to elevate safety culture and develop engaging quarterly programming
- Ensure 100% OSHA and MDOT compliance while fostering a zero-incident environment
- Make safety a cornerstone of team development and operational success
Enhance Customer Experience
- Bridge communication gaps between teams to deliver exceptional service
- Lead initiatives that prevent issues before they happen
- Turn customer feedback into actionable improvements
What You Bring
- 2 years of supervisory or dispatch experience (building materials industry strongly preferred)
- DOT and OSHA compliance expertise you can apply from day one
- Proven leadership abilities with a track record of developing people and managing customer service operations
- Tech-savvy approach with MS Teams, Office 365, and ERP systems (Spruce or similar)
The Environment
This role offers the best of both worlds—strategic desk work combined with hands-on yard activities. You'll be moving, engaging with your team on the floor, and leading from the front. Physical capability to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs required.
Ready to lead a team that drives results? This is your chance to shape operations, develop talent, and create lasting impact. Let’s build something together.