Yard & Materials Operations Manager

Good Shepherd Fence Company; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus Opportunities

401(k) and SIMPLE IRA with Company 1:1

AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

FSA

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Company Apparel

Leadership & Professional Development

Team Outings & Events

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Good Shepherd Fence Company in Indiana seeks a highly organized Yard & Materials Manager to run the yard, warehouse, and inventory. You will ensure crews have materials, equipment, and support to stay productive and safe, coordinating deliveries and maintaining fleet readiness.

You will lead yard staff, manage counts, improve systems, and collaborate with PMs, sales, and purchasing to meet project needs and sustain efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Experience managing a warehouse, yard, logistics, inventory, or construction materials.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Forklift experience (certification preferred).
• Working knowledge of construction tools, equipment, trailers, and power tools.
• Strong understanding of fencing materials and hardware or willingness to become an expert.
• Ability to read work orders, material lists, blueprints, and job specifications.
• Ability to determine labor, equipment, and material needs for multiple crews.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and inventory management software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure.
• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, or move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all daily yard and warehouse operations.
• Lead and supervise yard personnel.
• Maintain accurate inventory of fencing materials, hardware, gates, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure all crew trucks are properly loaded and ready each morning.
• Coordinate deliveries to jobsites throughout Indiana and surrounding states.
• Receive, inspect, unload, and organize incoming material shipments.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Sales, Purchasing, and Field Operations to prioritize material needs.
• Maintain forklifts, trailers, company vehicles, and yard equipment.
• Manage fleet organization and equipment accountability.
• Develop and improve inventory control systems.
• Conduct routine inventory counts and minimize material loss.
• Keep the yard clean, organized, professional, and OSHA compliant.
• Assist with vendor relationships and purchasing.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Support emergency deliveries to jobsites when necessary.
• Continuously improve operational efficiency throughout the organization.

Skills

Driver's license

Warehouse management

Leadership

Forklift certified

Tools & equipment

Fencing materials

Read blueprints

Crew planning

Inventory management

Office software

Communication skills

Tape measure

Heavy lifting

Outdoor work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Job description

Good Shepherd Fence Company in Indiana seeks a highly organized Yard & Materials Manager to run the yard, warehouse, and inventory. You will ensure crews have materials, equipment, and support to stay productive and safe, coordinating deliveries and maintaining fleet readiness.

You will lead yard staff, manage counts, improve systems, and collaborate with PMs, sales, and purchasing to meet project needs and sustain efficient operations.