Leader, Group

Vascor-Ltd; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vascor-Ltd seeks a Group Leader – Yard Management to guide a 25-member team in a fast-paced setting, ensuring safe, efficient operations and timely deliveries across yard functions.

You will supervise, coach, and develop staff; coordinate daily yard activities; manage vehicle inventories and builds; inspect inbound vehicles and document damages; and participate in customer meetings to align on requirements and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 4+ years of management experience.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience meeting customer requirements and managing processes.
• Experience with QMS / ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of approximately 25 employees.
• Coordinate daily yard operations to meet customer and production requirements.
• Build and dispatch transportation loads.
• Track vehicle inventory and manage production vehicle builds.
• Inspect inbound vehicles and document any damage.
• Process and file vehicle damage claims.
• Assist with rail loading operations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and quality standards.
• Monitor documentation accuracy and operational processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce damage.
• Participate in customer meetings and conference calls.
• Handle employee performance, attendance, coaching, and daily personnel issues.
• Serve as the Yard Manager during absences.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team development

Customer requirements

Process management

QMS / ISO 9001 familiarity

Total Quality Management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Group Leader – Yard ManagementReady to lead a team that keeps operations moving safely, efficiently, and on time? As our Group Leader, you’ll guide 25 dedicated team members in a fast-paced environment. Your leadership will directly impact our ability to deliver on commitments, maintain exceptional quality, and uphold our safety-first culture.What You'll DoSupervise, coach, and develop a team of approximately 25 employees.Coordinate daily yard operations to meet customer and production requirements.Build and dispatch transportation loads.Track vehicle inventory and manage production vehicle builds.Inspect inbound vehicles and document any damage.Process and file vehicle damage claims.Assist with rail loading operations as needed.Ensure compliance with safety policies and quality standards.Monitor documentation accuracy and operational processes.Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce damage.Participate in customer meetings and conference calls.Handle employee performance, attendance, coaching, and daily personnel issues.Serve as the Yard Manager during absences.What You’ll Bring:Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years’ management experience.Expert-level Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of Total Quality Management.Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.Experience meeting customer requirements and managing processes.Preferred Extras:Ability to motivate others, build trust, and apply functional expertise.Experience with QMS / ISO 9001 standards.Why You'll Love Working HereCompetitive payComprehensive benefits packageCareer growth opportunitiesSupportive leadership teamDynamic and collaborative work environmentOpportunity to make an immediate impactEssential Skills and Experience:Valid driver's license is requiredBachelor's degree or four (4) years of management experience.Previous leadership experience as a Warehouse Manager or Rail Loading Supervisor.Experience managing employees in a fast-paced logistics, warehouse, transportation, manufacturing, or automotive environment.Strong customer service mindset.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Strong organizational and time management skills.Ability to analyze trends and identify operational improvements.Technical SkillsAdvanced Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Office SuiteTotal Quality Management (TQM) experience preferredPhysical DemandsThis position requires the following physical demands:Lifting to 25 lbs.1-3 hrs. Throughout the dayStanding 6-8 hours/dayWalking, 6-8 hrs./dayReach above shoulder level 1-3 hrs./day.Bend, Stoop, Squat, and or twist-Repeatedly throughout day.On the job the employee must:Have natural or corrected eyesight capable of conducting inspections in varying levels of light.Have normal range of hearing, or corrected hearing, to be able to respond to normal workplace sounds including approaching vehicles.ENVIRONMENTALOn the job the employee:May be exposed to excessive noise depending on job location and operations in progressMay be around moving machinery and equipment on a daily basisDepending on work location, may be exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidityMay be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, chemicals depending on the work locationMay be required to drive motorized equipment depending on the work locationPotentially walks on uneven groundMay be required to drive motorized equipment such as golf cart or company vehicle