Yard Manager

Metromont; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Metromont LLC in Georgia is seeking a Yard Manager to oversee all material handling, storage, and movement of products across our yard and fabrication sites. You will lead a team, ensuring safety and efficiency while coordinating with production, scheduling, and logistics to meet customer needs.

The role requires DOT awareness, blueprint familiarity, and proficiency with MS Office. This outdoor position may require overtime and weather-adjusted work schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum five years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in precast/lean manufacturing is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office and basic blueprints knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily material handling operations including storing and shipping product.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate material handling staff to ensure productivity and safety.
• Coordinate movement of product and trailer availability to support production and customer fulfillment.
• Adhere to safety rules and maintain orderly work areas.
• Collaborate with Production, Scheduling, and Logistics to optimize material flow.

Skills

Deadline oriented

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Leadership

Safety compliance

Blueprints understanding

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Position Title: Yard Manager

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!

Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Texas, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we're a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are and who we've been for nearly a century.

Position Purpose

The Material Yared Manager is responsible for overseeing all material handling to ensure efficient storage, movement, and distribution of products.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily material handling operations including storing and shipping product.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate material handling staff to ensure productivity and compliance with company standards.
• Coordinate movement of product and trailer availability to support production and customer fulfillment needs.
• Communicate with Tool Room and Steel Fab department regarding distribution of erection material to job sites.
• Apply knowledge of DOT load weights and laws to aid in building loads in Concrete Vision.
• Communicate with the haul team to keep them informed of the number and types trailers needed.
• Remain informed of how different product types need to be stored and loaded using appropriate dunnage.
• Maintain understanding of rigging and equipment including Mi-jacks, trucks, and trailers.
• Collaborate with Production, Scheduling, and Logistics teams to optimize material flow.
• Coordinate movement of Architectural product to support erection sequence.
• Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

Scope of Authority

• Works under direct management of the Plant Manager
• Interfaces on a continuous basis with the plant management team, supervisors, crew leaders and production associates
• Coordinates with support functions such as Quality, Scheduling, Production, and Logistics.

Characteristics (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Deadline oriented
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic understanding of blueprints and erection sequence
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Able to lead diverse teams
• Highly dependable with strong work ethic
• Proactive, forward-thinking, and focused on meeting schedules and delivering results
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Able to communicate expectations
• Able to interact with all levels of the organization
• Able to obtain the respect of others by demonstrating servant leadership, personal accountability for results and a desire to continuously improve
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

Education and Technology

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Minimum of five years' experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a precast/prestressed and/or lean manufacturing environment is a plus

Work Environment / Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Outdoor environment
• Work area is not climate controlled and may be exposed to changing weather and temperature conditions
• Unscheduled overtime may be required depending on production needs

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

• Safety glasses
• High-visibility vest
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed shoes
• Hearing protection
• Gloves (various types)

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing for long periods of time, lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and bending, repetitive motion with medium force, and an ability to frequently climb up to 15 feet above ground using stairs.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont's core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.

Metromont LLC (Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities.

The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual's disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law.

No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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