Yard & Equipment DEI Operations Manager

Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Geelong is seeking a hands-on Operations role focused on Yard and Detailed Equipment Information (DEI) to integrate yard activities with DEI processes.

You will manage safety, coaching, and customer experience on site, oversee yard layout and refurbishing prep, and help implement DEI standards across locations.

The role requires 2-4 years related work, a valid driver's license, ability to work outdoors year-round, and weekend overtime around sales.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years related work experience.
• Have a valid, clean driver’s license.
• Climb on and off large equipment and trucks.
• Work both indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Work regular overtime, including weekend hours near auctions.
• Travel to other auction sites when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensures sale site safety and adherence to environmental regulations.
• Effectively manage, coach and develop their direct and indirect reports.
• Manage the customer experience throughout the auction site.
• Oversees yard layout and equipment line up and equipment preparation (refurbishing).
• Manage, monitor, maintain and enforce Yard and DEI standards, procedures, process and best practices at the auction site and at offsite locations.
• Manage, monitor, maintain and implement the auction site’s Detailed Equipment Information (DEI) Program standards, procedures, best practices and guidelines and integrate those efforts with the yard layout and equipment set up procedures by working with the Yard Manager and Equipment Manager.
• Manage direct and indirect reports as you work to develop a strong team with clear succession plans, including setting performance objectives and conducting annual performance reviews.
• Assist the training department with developing and delivering related training and certification programs to employees as required.
• Assist in the onboarding and training of the Trainee Operations Manager.
• Maintain strong connectivity with the Designated On-Site Safety and Environmental Coordinator and promote a culture where the health and safety of our employees is top priority for all.
• Assist in the development, evolution and adherence of our EH&S policies and procedures including our efforts to achieve COR certification.
• Oversee the efforts of the Refurbishing Manager as it relates to the schedule, budget, quality control and accounting of refurbishing operations.
• Oversee DEI quality control.
• Oversee the customer experience as it relates to Yard and DEI at the auction site.
• Recommend best practices to improve Yard and DEI processes.
• Oversee the production of sale advertising materials.
• Monitor key performance indicators.
• Integrate the efforts of the Operation’s Team with the objectives of the Sales team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Regional Operations Manager.

Skills

Yard operations

DEI operations

Staff coaching

Safety compliance

Job description

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Geelong is seeking a hands-on Operations role focused on Yard and Detailed Equipment Information (DEI) to integrate yard activities with DEI processes.

You will manage safety, coaching, and customer experience on site, oversee yard layout and refurbishing prep, and help implement DEI standards across locations.

The role requires 2-4 years related work, a valid driver's license, ability to work outdoors year-round, and weekend overtime around sales.