Auction Yard Operations Lead

IAA; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IAA is seeking a Yard Manager to join the Kansas City area and work closely with the Regional Operations Manager to oversee all yard activities, safety, and equipment readiness.

The role will include planning refurbishment schedules and budgets, managing contractors, overseeing yard layout and staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with industrial or agricultural equipment is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Background in cost management and basic business knowledge preferred.
• Proven track record of exemplary customer service.
• Good computer skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; reliant on radios and phones.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan refurbishing schedule and budget, manage POs and cost sheets.
• Manage paint contractors and other site vendors.
• Oversee yard layout and equipment line-up.
• Develop yard staff to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies and laws.
• Schedule sale day casual staff.
• Maintain equipment in sale-ready condition.
• Assist Regional Operations Manager with other duties as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Budget management

Safety compliance

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Radio/phone use

Tools

2-way radio

Cell phone

Desk phone

Job description

IAA is seeking a Yard Manager to join the Kansas City area and work closely with the Regional Operations Manager to oversee all yard activities, safety, and equipment readiness.

The role will include planning refurbishment schedules and budgets, managing contractors, overseeing yard layout and staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering excellent customer service.