{"id":16870,"date":"2026-08-18T03:06:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/job\/yard-and-warehouse-manager-burnaby\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T03:53:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T17:53:45","slug":"yard-and-warehouse-manager-burnaby","status":"publish","type":"job","link":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/job\/yard-and-warehouse-manager-burnaby\/","title":{"rendered":"Yard and Warehouse Manager &#8211; Burnaby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yard &amp; Warehouse Manager<br \/> \ud83d\udccd Burnaby, BC<br \/>Comp 70,000 to 90,000 +15% Bonus + Benefits + Vacation <\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Due to the nature of the operation, candidates must have both <strong>lumber\/building materials industry experience<\/strong> to be considered.<\/p>\n<p> DMC Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established and respected building materials supplier to recruit an experienced Yard &amp; Warehouse Manager for its Burnaby operation.<\/p>\n<p> 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.<\/p>\n<p> 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.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead, coach, and develop yard and warehouse employees while fostering a positive, accountable team culture.<\/li>\n<li>Direct daily operations including scheduling, task delegation, workload management, and performance oversight.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a strong focus on safety and ensure compliance with all Occupational Health &amp; 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