Yard Manager

E3 Recruitment; Desford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% Bonus

Salary up to £52,000 per annum

Job summary

Leading a major manufacturing yard operation in the Desford area, this role reports to the Plant Manager and oversees gate-to-gate activities, safety, inventory accuracy and efficient dispatch. You will drive improvements, develop a high-performing yard team and align operations with production schedules.

Candidate must have proven leadership in yard/logistics roles, strong HSE knowledge, and a focus on customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Yard/Logistics leadership roles.
• Strong leadership skills with team development experience.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety, compliance and best practice.
• Experience managing inventory, stock control and dispatch operations.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator with stakeholders at all levels.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of process improvements.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all yard operations, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused performance from gate entry to gate exit.
• Champion a strong health, safety and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with relevant transport, dispatch and regulatory requirements.
• Manage inventory accuracy, stock control and stock rotation to ensure finished goods are accurately recorded, stored and available to support uninterrupted production.
• Oversee the movement of finished goods from production through to storage, vehicle loading and dispatch, optimising loading cycles and vehicle turnaround times.
• Lead, coach and develop the yard team, conducting appraisals, identifying training needs and building a high-performing workforce.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, site organisation and operational discipline, including managing site access for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Review and improve yard processes to increase operational efficiency, productivity and service levels, implementing continuous improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Monitor and control yard-related costs, identify opportunities for savings and support capital improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively with production, logistics and other departments to align yard operations with wider business objectives and maintain excellent customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Inventory Control

Stock Rotation

Team Development

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Customer Service

Job description

Up to £52,000 salary, 13% Bonus, Monday to Friday, Long term career development, growing industry leader.A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Yard Manager to join a leading manufacturing business.Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role will take full responsibility for yard operations, overseeing everything from gate entry to gate exit, ensuring safety, inventory accuracy, operational efficiency and excellent customer service.

Leading a team you will play a key role in driving operational improvements, enhancing processes and developing a high-performing yard operation.

Location: Desford, commutable from Leicester, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Loughborough, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Melton Mowbray, Market Bosworth, Enderby, Narborough, Glenfield, Groby, Markfield, Ibstock, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Bedworth, Atherstone, Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £52,000 per annum

• 13% Bonus Opportunity

• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working pattern

• (monthly stock takes may require occasional weekend involvement)

• Long-term career development with a leading manufacturer
• Opportunity to shape and improve yard operations
• Exposure to senior leadership and continuous improvement projects

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all yard operations, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused performance from gate entry to gate exit.
• Champion a strong health, safety and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with relevant transport, dispatch and regulatory requirements.
• Manage inventory accuracy, stock control and stock rotation to ensure finished goods are accurately recorded, stored and available to support uninterrupted production.
• Oversee the movement of finished goods from production through to storage, vehicle loading and dispatch, optimising loading cycles and vehicle turnaround times.
• Lead, coach and develop the yard team, conducting appraisals, identifying training needs and building a high-performing workforce.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, site organisation and operational discipline, including managing site access for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Review and improve yard processes to increase operational efficiency, productivity and service levels, implementing continuous improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Monitor and control yard-related costs, identify opportunities for savings and support capital improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively with production, logistics and other departments to align yard operations with wider business objectives and maintain excellent customer service.

About You

• Proven experience within a Yard Manager, Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager, Transport Manager, Operations Manager, Distribution Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Depot Manager, Plant Manager or similar operational leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety, compliance and operational best practice.
• Experience managing inventory, stock control and dispatch operations.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a track record of reviewing processes and driving positive change.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service and operational performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business where you will have the autonomy to make a genuine impact.If you have strong operational leadership experience, a passion for continuous improvement and the ability to drive high standards across yard operations, this could be the ideal next step in your career.