Yard Supervisor

RB Global, Inc.; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RB Global, Inc. seeks a Yard Supervisor to lead a large team in a busy yard, oversee vehicle prep, and safeguard inventory for upcoming auctions. You will ensure safety policies are followed and staff complete training on time, while maintaining a clean, functional facility for daily operations.

The role involves active staff coaching, inventory monitoring, and timely response to customer inquiries, with coordination across departments to maximize asset value at auction.

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory experience leading large teams.
• Basic automotive repair knowledge.
• Proficiency with handheld PDA devices.
• Ability to operate a forklift or loader.
• Effective communication with customers and staff.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round.
• Adherence to safety policies and training deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a large team in a high-volume yard.
• Monitor lot inventory and infrastructure for auctions prep.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and staff trained on deadlines.
• Maintain a presentable facility for daily operations.
• Respond to customer inquiries and coordinate with towers.

Skills

Strong supervisory experience

Automotive repair basics

PDA proficiency

Forklift operation

Customer interaction

Outdoor work

Safety procedures

Tools

Handheld PDA

Forklift/loader

Job description

The Yard Supervisor is responsible for supervising a large team of employees (large volume branch), monitoring lot inventory/infrastructure, preparing/preserving vehicles, ensuring that the lot is properly set up in preparation for auctions, and maintaining inventory of vehicles/parts.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment that includes but not limited to ensuring all safety policies and procedures are followed and guarantee staff compliance for all training initiatives and deadlines. Focused on fostering a work environment where safety is a top priority with the team.
• Ensure that the facility is maintained in a presentable fashion for day-to-day operations.
• Actively monitor and train staff to ensure their core duties are being carried out in a timely and efficient manner which helps safeguards that the SLA agreements and clientele expectations are meet.
• Actively educate the staff and promote vehicle enhancements (i.e. shrink wrapping, steam cleaning, proper cleaning, detailing when needed). By doing so will enhance the value of a vehicle at auction and drives profitability at the locations.
• Monitoring lot inventory and infrastructure. Specifically, daily yard and fence walks are routinely being done which aids in maintaining inventory of vehicles and parts. This will help in the prevention of loss (i.e., holes in fence, inventory missing or vehicles out of place).
• Responding to customer inquiries in a timely manner such as missing personal belongings, verifying vehicle damage/condition, lot location of vehicles maintaining that customer centric focus and all other inquiries as needed.
• Recommend or perform personnel actions such as salary increases, performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary action.
• Duties are subject to change, based on business needs.
• Ability to apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect Company and customer assets.
• Ability to apply appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., safety gloves, safety glasses).
• Ability to avoid accidents by recognizing potentially unsafe situations and responding appropriately when accidents occur.
• Ability to follow appropriate industry-specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic automotive repair; general mechanical knowledge of vehicles
• Proficiency with handheld PDA.
• Basic operation of a forklift or loader
• Capable of interacting effectively and supportively with customers & towers.
• Must be able to perform activities that involve stooping, bending, standing, and walking for reasonable periods.
• Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area.
• Strong supervisory experience
• Professional and clean appearance
• Able to communicate effectively with team and customers
• Work both indoors and outdoors year-round, and climb on and off large equipment and trucks

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.

The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.