Operations Lead

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.

Job title: Operations Lead

Pay: Starting at $25 - $29 an hour, depending on experience.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am to 3pm (Working hours subject to change due to business needs)

Location: Rochester, Washington

The Operation Lead helps to ensure that their yard achieves its goals by providing guidance and direction to operational employees in the yard. This position is responsible for making sure yard operations are running both efficiently and safely from loading customer vehicles to planning delivery routes and vehicle maintenance.

This position reports directly to the Yard Manager and works closely with all yard personnel.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in a similar job
• 1 year of leadership experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• OSHA Certified Forklift License
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Must be able to type 40+ WPM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must have reliable transportation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment and exercise discretion when performing supervisory duties, evaluating employees, training employees, assigning and distributing work to employees
• Establish and maintain a comfortable and safe working environment for all employees
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with customers
• Identify and respond to the need for personnel changes at the yard, and assist in hiring of new employees
• Holds team accountable for proper usage and care of all assets
• Assign overtime work consistent with Company policies
• Make recommendations for layoffs and recalls
• Investigate employee misconduct and safety violations
• Create and maintain a well-rounded staff through cross-training, open communications, and continuing education
• Ensure cleanliness of yard is maintained and holds team accountable for such behavior
• Ensure an appropriate level of inventory is maintained at the yard
• Respond to customer complaints and concerns
• Efficiently schedule delivery orders and credit returns
• Set the work schedule for truck drivers and yard employees
• Assist Driver's Safety Committee in accident investigation
• Remain current on changing Federal and state laws in regards to interstate commerce and the operation of commercial motor vehicles
• Ensure daily safety audit of forklifts and trucks are performed, and that malfunctioning equipment is promptly reported
• Accepts experienced team member's advice and feedback
• Flexibility to work for extended hours as needed
• Helps set goals and meet company deadlines for team
• Assist Fleet Manager in maintaining a safe, efficient and well-kept fleet
• Assist the Driver Trainer in maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-trained staff of truck drivers
• Participates in DDMS dispatch scheduling
• Opens & closes yard as needed
• Proactively uses resources to seek information, partners with others in the company to solve problems
• Assists drivers with job site and road challenges
• Participates with inventory prep and post procedures
• Takes an active role in developing and managing locations for inventory
• Applies for overlength permits when needed
• Able to complete basic Falcon order entry, invoicing, backorders, etc.
• Prepares and submits monthly fuel and mileage reports
• Ensures team checks every load in an effort to maximize OTIF
• Works to improve truck turn time in the yard, can point t