Yard Supervisor

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Long Beach, CA seeks a hands-on Yard Supervisor to run daily yard operations. You will lead a crew of about 20, coordinate with the scale house, dispatch and drivers, and ensure shifts start on time and finish with the work done.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment awareness, and efficient material movement in an outdoor industrial setting. Fluent English and Spanish are required; prior experience in waste management or industrial yards is

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a yard crew of 15+ in an industrial setting.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment and how material moves in/out of a yard.
• Strong organization and punctuality in a fast-moving yard.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule and direct a yard crew of about 20.
• Plan daily workflow for incoming loads, sorting, processing and stockpiles.
• Coordinate with the scale house, dispatch and drivers to keep trucks moving.
• Enforce safety rules, PPE use and housekeeping across the yard.
• Work with equipment operators so excavators, wheel loaders and forklifts are used where needed.
• Report equipment problems and maintenance needs promptly.
• Train new crew members and monitor attendance, pace and quality.
• Keep simple records and report to management.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Crew supervision

Heavy equipment knowledge

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Yard Supervisor

Long Beach, CA | Full-time, on-site

The role

We're looking for a hands-on Yard Supervisor to run daily yard operations. You'll lead a crew of about 20, keep material moving safely and efficiently, and make sure every shift starts on time and ends with the work done.

What you'll do

• Supervise, schedule and direct a yard crew of about 20
• Plan the daily workflow for incoming loads, sorting, processing, stockpiles and outbound material
• Coordinate with the scale house, dispatch and drivers to keep trucks moving and cut down wait times
• Enforce safety rules, PPE use and good housekeeping across the yard
• Work with equipment operators so excavators, wheel loaders and forklifts are used where they're needed most
• Report equipment problems and maintenance needs quickly so machines don't sit idle
• Train new crew members and hold the team accountable for attendance, pace and quality
• Keep simple daily records such as crew attendance, incidents and production notes, and report to management

What we're looking for

• Experience in waste management, recycling, C&D or a similar industrial yard (required)
• Proven experience supervising a crew of 15 or more
• Fluent in English and Spanish (required)
• A working knowledge of heavy equipment, including excavators, wheel loaders and forklifts. You don't need to operate them, but you should understand how they work and how material moves so you can direct the work well.
• Very organized and punctual, with a strong sense of timing and priorities in a fast-moving yard
• A team player who leads by example and earns respect on the ground
• Comfortable working outdoors in an active industrial setting

Nice to have

• Military background or veteran status
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• Familiarity with CalRecycle or other regulatory recordkeeping