Description
Purpose/Scope
The Yard Manager is responsible for overall operations of the Precast Concrete Shipping Yard.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure safe yard operations
Schedule work hours for yard crew
Responsible for the crane operators, ground crew, and Patch (Detail) Crew
Maintain accurate and organized yard inventory
Interview, hire, and train all yard employees
Maintain weekly hours and picks to figure cost per square foot
Inspect trucks at departure to ensure shipping accuracy
Measure yard and patch crew effectiveness and seek process improvements
Ensure timely deliveries to field crews - All jobs ready to ship with 100% on time delivery (Requires working with internal and external teams / customers)
Manage Yard budget and control costs
Basic Qualifications
Five (5) years of shipping experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity
Good Supervisory / Management skills
Good Communication Skills
Conflict management and problem-solving skills
Proactive Approach and the Ability to Plan Ahead
Preferred Qualifications
College or Technical degree/equivalent experience
Prior Precast Shipping Supervisory / Management Experience
Experience using ERP system such as SAP, NetSuite, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics, Etc...
Ability to Read Blueprints
Experience with precast yard equipment (Cranes, yard trucks, Hi Lo, etc..)
Physical Requirements
Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection
Work Environment
Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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