Yard Operations Leader (25-Person Team)

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

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.