Yard Supervisor

Proficient-Auto-Logistics; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) is seeking a Yard Supervisor to manage day-to-day yard inventory and Drivers at the Portland, OR facility. This role reports to the Terminal Manager and focuses on safety, efficiency, and compliance.

You will monitor DOT/OSHA rules, supervise loading and unloading, coordinate with Dispatch, and ensure loads are secured. Weekend work and weather can be required; strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Management experience in auto transport preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends.
• Must be able to climb and work in all types of weather.
• Excellent management, supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monitor DOT/OSHA compliance and take corrective action.
• Observe drivers for safety and loading procedures.
• Notify Dispatch of maintenance or safety issues.
• Relieve unsafe drivers pending investigation.
• Ensure loads meet space requirements and are secured.
• Supervise work assignments to maximize productivity.
• Prepare inventory for loading; build loads; print loads.
• Conduct yard and driver safety audits.
• Enforce damage procedures and notify relevant parties.
• Shuttle drivers to vehicle locations.
• Enforce yard rules, policies and procedures.
• Update drivers ETAs.
• Track drivers with GPS and reconcile holds.
• Maintain supplies and reorder as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Safety compliance

Driver supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) is a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Formed via IPO in May 2024, PAL combined five industry-leading operating companies and has since acquired a seventh. As a combined entity, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America with over 1200 trucks, 50 terminal locations and 700 employees, a majority of whom are drivers.

We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs).

Job Summary

• The Yard Supervisor is responsible to manage day to day activities with yard inventory and Drivers entering and exiting the Portland, OR property. This individual assists in the daily management of the terminal, consistent with the goals and initiatives of the Company. Reports to the Terminal Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor employee compliance with DOT/OSHA regulations and company quality and safety requirements and take immediate, corrective action when deviations occur
• Observe Drivers for Safety & Proper Loading Procedures
• Document and immediately notify Dispatch when maintenance or safety issues that could cause serious injury or damage are present
• Because this position is front line driver facing, this individual would be responsible for following Supervisory responsibilities of Reasonable Suspicion protocol to ensure any unsafe drivers are immediately and temporarily relieved from work, pending complete investigation.
• Ensure loads comply with space requirements and are secured properly following customer guidelines and requirements
• Provide hands-on supervision of employee work assignments to ensure maximum, quality productivity
• Prepare inventory for loading; build loads, print loads in a timely manner
• Perform daily and weekly yard audits to verify inventory
• Perform routine driver safety audits
• Ensure damage procedures are followed and notifications are submitted in a timely manner to all necessary parties.
• Shuttle drivers to location of vehicle
• Enforce yard rules, policies and procedures.
• Input and update drivers ETA's as given
• Address inventory issues based on priority and status
• Use GPS system to track Drivers
• Reconcile hold units with system report
• Maintain supplies and notify management when reorder is necessary.

Required Physical Abilities, Experience and Education:

• Physical agility to include, but may not be limited to, walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting - up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, stretching and balancing
• Visual acuity, including but may not be limited to, close up and distance, peripheral sight, ability to discern color
• Work effectively in an environment with potential loud noise, extreme heat or cold
• Ability to work around fumes and petroleum products
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Management experience in the auto transport industry preferred
• Must be able to work weekends when necessary.
• Must be able to climb/no fear of heights and work in all types of weather.
• Some dispatch experience preferred
• Working knowledge of computers and software to include Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent management, supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities
• Effective oral and written communication

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.