Assistant Yard Supervisor- Nights- Chicago Ford

Auto Warehousing Company, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in finished vehicle logistics is seeking an Assistant Yard Supervisor for the night shift in Chicago. The role involves managing yard operations, supervising staff, and ensuring the efficient flow of vehicle transport. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and experience in passenger transport. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance for associates, spouses, and children

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick accruals

Qualifications

• Ability to read and speak English for proprietary software.
• Valid State Driver's License required.
• One to two years of passenger transport experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive New Vehicle Transporters and manage crew associates.
• Complete all receiving, storage, and releasing paperwork accurately.
• Assign work to New Vehicle Transporters and ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Yard Supervisor- Nights- Chicago Ford

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Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our Associates are the reason for our success, and developing their talent remains critical to our future.

AWC's Chicago Ford location is hiring several Assistant Yard Supervisors for our open NIGHT SHIFT.

Your schedule example -

• Week 1 - 4 days working 12 hours = 48 hours. 3 days scheduled off.
• Week 2 - 3 days working 12 hours = 36 hours. 4 days scheduled off.
  
  

The general pay range for this position is $25.48 per hour. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as qualifications, experience, internal equity, and market considerations.

AWC offers a generous benefits package supporting both physical and mental well-being. Benefits include health insurance for associates, spouses, and children; basic life and AD&D insurance; disability insurance; EAP; auto discounts; fitness reimbursements; a 401(k) plan with company contribution; and several voluntary benefits. Chicago staff have paid holidays, vacation and sick accruals, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.

This position comes with weekly pay and a wonderful family atmosphere. Apply today for fast consideration!

Summary Of Position

The Assistant Yard Supervisor interfaces with all AWC associates and management personnel, customer representatives, trucking company representatives, and AWC office staff. The overall objective of this position is to maintain a safe, efficient, and even flow of traffic in the yard.

Essential Functions, Duties & Tasks

• Drive the New Vehicle Transporters and Transfer crew associates to and from bay locations, inbound receiving and load staging area.
• Accurately complete all receiving, storage, and releasing paperwork
• Ensure that customer vehicles are pulled in an efficient and accurate order according to customer requests and AWC needs
• Assign work to New Vehicle Transporters, Transfer Crew and temporary workers
• Recommends disciplinary action to be taken against employee
• Works with management team to recommend needed staffing changes/modification
• Works with Yard supervisor to develop staffing assignments
• Assist New Vehicle Transporters and Transfer Crew in training new temporary workers
• Observe New Vehicle Transporters, Transfer Crew, and temporary workers as they perform daily tasks and instruct them on appropriate work behavior and/or performance issues as needed
• Complete the daily movement worksheet and return it to the Yard Supervisor at the end of each shift
• Inspect van to ensure proper maintenance of vehicle and make repair requests to Yard Supervisor
• Utilize radio to communicate with management personnel in a professional manner
• Insure that all customer vehicles are gassed and contain proper documents
• Keeps Yard Supervisor informed of any significant departmental issues
• React to change productively
• Other duties as assigned (may include administrative or other supervisory)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Requirements

• Excellent understanding of yard layout
• Ability to instruct others effectively and give directions or feedback to others in a diplomatic manner
• Ability to read and interpret vehicle identification numbers and vehicle colors
• Ability to work and drive in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to keep confidential any work documents seen or conversation heard during performance of job duties
• Positive demeanor
• Ability to conduct him/herself in a manner that maintains a positive work atmosphere through positive communication and professional and ethical behavior to build and maintain excellent working relationship with customers, vendors, co-workers and management
• Good and regular attendance
  
  

Education, Experience & Minimum Requirements

• Ability to pass the Safe Driving quiz with 80% accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and speak English for proprietary software and to give instructions and understand pre-shift instructions
• Excellent vision
• Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles
• Valid State Driver's License
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to meet AWC MVR minimum standards
• One-two years of passenger transport experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain e-RailSafe clearances
  
  

Auto Warehousing Company, including its subsidiaries, is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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