Yard Manager

Doka USA; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Yard Manager to oversee operations at its Midwest Branch in Channahon, IL. This role is pivotal in ensuring a safe, organized, and efficient yard operation. You will lead a dedicated team, manage logistics, and maintain equipment while ensuring compliance with safety standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for leadership and safety, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact in the construction sector. Join a company that values your skills and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it a great place to grow your career.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of supervisory experience in yard or warehouse management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage yard operations ensuring efficiency and safety.
• Lead and train a cohesive team focused on safety and tool maintenance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Doka is one of the world’s leading companies for developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork solutions for use in all fields of the construction sector. The Doka Group is a company of the Umdasch Group and employs more than 8,000 people in over 70 countries.

Job Description

Summary Of Position

Doka USA is looking for a Yard Manager to support the Midwest Branch in Channahon, IL. The Yard Manager reports to the Operations Manager and assists the Branch Manager. The Yard Manager is responsible for the overall management of the yard ensuring an extremely efficient, safe organized yard operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an organized, efficient, and safe yard operation.
• Plans manpower needs based on business demands while monitoring overtime.
• Leads, trains, and develops a cohesive team with a focus on safety, tool maintenance, and product knowledge.
• Ensures employees use approved safety equipment and enforces compliance with safety policies.
• Conducts weekly safety meetings and ensures safe working practices are strictly followed.
• Manages facility equipment upkeep, ensuring all tools and machinery are operational and regularly serviced.
• Oversees inventory quality, conducts monthly inspections, and reports findings.
• Ensures proper tool availability at workspaces and orders replacements per company policies.
• Manages logistics of materials to optimize storage and prevent congestion.
• Maintains yard and warehouse cleanliness in accordance with company standards.
• Ensures a trained and certified welder is available if required.
• Safely performs physical tasks, including lifting and moving heavy materials with assistance or equipment as needed.

Other Responsibilities/Peripheral Functions

• Occasional travel as required. Flexible to work as needed.
• Other duties/projects as assigned; including participating in company committees/teams.
• Complies with all corporate policies and business practices.
• Continually enhances technical skills with additional PC Training and DISCOS II training.

Qualifications

• High school graduate. Associates Degree in related field preferred.
• 4+ years recent supervisory experience in yard, inventory or warehouse management.
• Facilitates projects and effectively manages multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing). Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Possesses strong leadership skills, effectively manages a diverse team and achieves results.
• Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills, technical proficiency and effective problem solving skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing and able to learn new computer systems, products, concepts and techniques.
• Organized team leader able to work independently in a results-driven, fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Doka offers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability, AFLAC policies, paid time off (sick/personal, vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays) and an exciting opportunity to join as a member of Doka's team.

If working with some of the most impressive construction projects in the US and joining an industry leader excites you, please submit your resume by clicking below. Visit us on-line at www.dokausa.com for additional information on Doka USA, Ltd.

Doka USA, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are interested and have a strong competitive drive, positive attitude, a desire to learn and grow from your experiences, then this is your opportunity to make an immediate difference.

Please submit your resume and apply now.

External candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Construction