Regional Yard Operations Lead

Western States Equipment Co; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Western States Equipment Co. is seeking a Regional Yard Operations leader to manage yard performance across multiple sites. You will drive safety, organization, and efficiency while coordinating staffing and equipment movements within the region.

You will conduct regular yard audits, champion environmental and safety standards, and collaborate with Facilities, Transportation, and Sales teams. Strong leadership and travel up to 65% are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead across multiple locations and develop teams.
• Ability to identify safety and maintenance deficiencies and drive corrective actions.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, communication, and follow-through.
• Ability to build partnerships with branch leaders, Safety, Environmental & Development, Transportation, Sales, Rental, Service, and Parts.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and regional systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 65% including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Oversees regional Yard Operations across sites, ensuring safety, customer experience, and efficiency.
• Coordinates staffing, resources, and workload across the region.
• Performs yard audits, tracks actions, and ensures issues are resolved.
• Ensures proper storage, movement, and readiness of equipment and materials.
• Collaborates with Facilities, Safety, Transportation, Sales, Rental, and Service teams.
• Leads, coaches, and develops the regional yard team; approves schedules.

Skills

Lead and develop employees

Identify maintenance deficiencies

Planning and problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Extensive travel (up to 65%)

Education

High school diploma or GED; degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Western States Equipment Co. is seeking a Regional Yard Operations leader to manage yard performance across multiple sites. You will drive safety, organization, and efficiency while coordinating staffing and equipment movements within the region.

You will conduct regular yard audits, champion environmental and safety standards, and collaborate with Facilities, Transportation, and Sales teams. Strong leadership and travel up to 65% are essential.