Yard Supervisor

Summary/Objective: In this role, the Yard Supervisor is responsible all daily yard activities including: planning, organizing gate management, yard drivers, yard equipment, shuttles to any offsite yard and yard inventory locations. The Yard Manager pursues exceptional service to our internal stakeholders, which are the warehouses and dock personnel who unload and load the freight. Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manages a 24/7-yard operation including off-site yard locationsConstant communication and networking with important stakeholders for both import and domestic carriers to maintain positive relationships. Ensures the entire yard is in good condition and for it to be clean and safe on a regular basis, to upkeep with safety guidelines. Drive yard operation productivity to maintain and push for KPI goalsWill be responsible for approving all labor hours for all yard staffingCreate and confirm that DOT driver files are kept for Class A drivers. Confirm that all street legal yard tractors have the proper DOT placarding on them for operationOversees internal customer relationships and exceeding expectation in terms of KPI’s and productivity requirementsMonitor and report issues with any portion of the yard infrastructure or our Yard Management SystemAnalyze current processes and usage of our YMS and make recommendations for process improvementsMaintain a fleet inventory of yard tractors and add resources for peak season or when necessaryEvaluate ingate and out gate processes and adjust as needed to keep the gates moving with minimal delays. Conduct regularly scheduled yard audits to ensure accuracy. Ensure all off site yards are properly recording and reporting activity at each location. Collaborate with other departments such as dray planning, warehouse ops, and the officePlan and implement the efficient utilization of labor in order to achieve budgeted goals for the gate staff and yard rivers. Ensure the availability of a skilled workforce by collaborating with Human Resources, Temporary Agencies and Safety Management in determining and delivering required training programsEstablish standard operational procedures (SOPs) and continuous improvement activities to achieve optimum efficiency and budgeted return on investment (ROI) objectives. Develop a highly productive staff of subordinates by actively participating in recruitment, selection, performance management, and reward/recognition programsEnsure that high levels of employee commitment are focused on Custom Goods’ mission, vision, and valuesProvide for the safety and well-being of all employeesActively participate in the development of annual operating budgets, capital investment, cost reduction, continuous improvement, and accident prevention programsCommunication Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret verbal and written requests and directions. Must have the ability to compose letters, memos, emails and other written documentation clearly and concisely. Be able to present oneself in a highly cooperative and professional manner when meeting both internal and external customers and vendors face to face Core Behaviors: Demonstrate to comply with Custom Goods’ Core Behaviors: Servant LeadershipPassion for ExcellenceIntegrityResilientIntense Safety FocusTrust Compensation: $22.00 Per Hour Required Education And Experience High School or GED with relevant job experience Two to three years of demonstrated supervisory or managerial experience in a high-volume warehouse, preferably cross dock or transloading, distribution, manufacturing or similar environment. Demonstrate effective management planning, organizing, communicating, directing, controlling, and innovating skillsMust have strong organizational skills and excellent customer service skills with the ability to grasp extensive knowledge while dealing with a variety of peopleExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenComputer literacy with MS Office Suite essential; prior experience with Warehouse Management Systems or Yard Management System desirable