Lumber Building Materials Yard Operations & Dispatch Manager
3 Sons - Tri County Lumber CompanyYard Operations & Dispatch Manager
Tri County Lumber Company | Clearwater, Minnesota
Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Performance-Based Bonus | Monday–Friday
Lead the Operation. Develop the Team. Deliver an Exceptional Customer Experience.
Tri County Lumber Company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Yard Operations & Dispatch Manager to lead our lumberyard operations, delivery logistics, and
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transportation team.
This is an opportunity for a proven operations leader to make a meaningful impact at one of Central Minnesota's established independent building materials suppliers.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in running an organized, efficient operation, developing great employees, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
About Tri County Lumber
Celebrating 25 years in business (2001–2026), Tri County Lumber is a family-owned Building Materials & Home Design Center serving professional builders, contractors, remodelers, and homeowners throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Our 9-acre Clearwater campus features approximately 80,000 square feet of interior storage, extensive building material inventories, a professional Design Center, and products from leading manufacturers including Marvin, TimberTech, Trex, James Hardie, LP Building Solutions, and many more.
We have built our reputation on quality products, knowledgeable employees, competitive pricing, and exceptional service.
Our promise is simple
"Your Family's Satisfaction is Our Family's Guarantee."
As we continue to grow, we're investing in our people, facilities, technology, and operational capabilities to deliver a best-in-class experience for our customers.
The Opportunity
As our Yard Operations & Dispatch Manager, you will have direct responsibility for the daily performance of our lumberyard, material handling, order fulfillment, and delivery operations.
You will lead a team of approximately eight experienced drivers and load builders, coordinate deliveries throughout our regional service area, and work closely with Sales, Purchasing, and company leadership.
This is a hands-on leadership position, requiring someone who is equally comfortable managing employees, organizing the yard, improving processes, and utilizing technology to drive results.
Your mission is straightforward
Every Order. On Time. Complete. Accurate. Damage-Free.
Key Responsibilities
Yard Operations & Inventory Management
• Oversee daily yard operations, including receiving, storage, material handling, order staging, and loading.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and professionally managed lumberyard.
• Ensure inventory is properly stored, protected from damage, accurately located, and readily accessible.
• Establish accountability for inventory handling, stock rotation, material quality, and yard housekeeping.
• Work closely with Purchasing and Sales to maintain inventory accuracy and minimize material loss.
Dispatch, Fleet & Delivery Management
• Plan, coordinate, and optimize daily delivery schedules within an approximately 150-mile service radius.
• Manage fleet utilization, delivery routing, truck loading, and driver assignments.
• Ensure customer orders are properly picked, verified, secured, and delivered accurately.
• Utilize dispatch technology, GPS tracking, delivery photographs, and electronic notifications to improve efficiency and customer communication.
• Coordinate equipment pickups, returns, and transportation of rental equipment when applicable.
• Oversee vehicle readiness, preventive maintenance coordination, and applicable DOT and transportation safety requirements.
Team Leadership & Accountability
• Lead, coach, schedule, and develop our experienced team of drivers and load builders.
• Establish clear daily priorities, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Sales, Purchasing, and company leadership to resolve issues before they impact customers.
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