Yard Supervisor

Summary / Objective In this role, the Yard Supervisor is responsible for all daily yard activities, including planning, gate management, yard drivers, yard equipment, shuttles to off-site yards, and yard inventory locations. The Yard Manager pursues exceptional service to internal stakeholders – the warehouses and dock personnel who unload and load freight. Essential Functions Manage a 24/7 yard operation, including off-site yard locations. Maintain constant communication with key stakeholders for import and domestic carriers to foster positive relationships. Ensure the yard is clean, safe, and maintained in line with safety guidelines. Drive yard operation productivity to meet and exceed KPI goals. Approve all labor hours for yard staffing. Create and confirm that DOT driver files for Class A drivers are kept. Ensure street-legal yard tractors display proper DOT placarding. Oversee internal customer relationships and exceed expectations regarding KPIs and productivity. Monitor and report issues with yard infrastructure or the Yard Management System. Analyze current processes and usage of the YMS, making recommendations for process improvements. Maintain a fleet inventory of yard tractors and add resources during peak seasons as needed. Evaluate ingate and outgate processes, adjusting them to keep gates moving with minimal delays. Conduct scheduled yard audits to ensure accuracy. Ensure off-site yards properly record and report activity at each location. Collaborate with departments such as dray planning, warehouse ops, and the office. Plan and implement efficient labor utilization to achieve budgeted goals for gate staff and yard workers. Ensure a skilled workforce by collaborating with HR, temporary agencies, and Safety Management in delivering required training programs. Establish standard operating procedures and continuous-improvement activities to achieve optimal efficiency and ROI. Develop a productive staff through recruitment, selection, performance management, and recognition programs. Ensure employee commitment to Custom Goods’ mission, vision, and values. Provide for the safety and well-being of all employees. Participate in annual operating budgets, capital investment, cost-reduction, continuous improvement, and accident-prevention programs. Communication skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret verbal and written requests; compose clear letters, memos, emails; and present professionally to internal and external customers and vendors. Core Behaviors Servant Leadership Passion for Excellence Integrity Resilient Intense Safety Focus Trust Compensation $22.00 per hour. Required Education and Experience High School or GED with relevant job experience. Two to three years of proven supervisory or managerial experience in a high-volume warehouse, preferably cross-dock or transloading, distribution, manufacturing, or a similar environment. Demonstrated effective management skills: planning, organizing, communicating, directing, controlling, and innovating. Strong organizational skills and excellent customer-service orientation while dealing with diverse stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Computer literacy in MS Office Suite; prior experience with Warehouse Management Systems or Yard Management Systems is desirable. #J-18808-Ljbffr