Yard Supervisor

Kids for the Future; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in the United States (California) is seeking a Yard Supervisor to oversee yard operations, ensuring safe, efficient movement of containers, trailers, and equipment. You will manage yard personnel, coordinate with transportation and warehouse teams, and uphold inventory accuracy and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, coaching, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced yard environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience supervising yard teams and coordinating activities.
• Knowledge of container, chassis, trailer operations and yard equipment.
• Experience with WMS/TMS or yard management systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily yard activities including container, chassis, trailer, and equipment movements.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound container flow to maximize yard utilization.
• Ensure proper staging of trailers/containers to support warehouse and transportation operations.
• Monitor dwell times and address aging inventory.
• Maintain yard organization and cleanliness standards.
• Supervise yard drivers, spotters, gate personnel, and yard coordinators.
• Create and manage employee schedules; lead shift meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Container operations

WMS/TMS systems

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Base Pay $70,000.00 - $72,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt - FT

The Yard Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all yard operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of containers, trailers, chassis, and equipment within the facility. This role manages yard personnel, coordinates with transportation and warehouse teams, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures customer service expectations are met while complying with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Yard Operations Management

• Oversee daily yard activities, including container, chassis, trailer, and equipment movements.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound container flow to maximize yard utilization and productivity.
• Ensure trailers and containers are staged correctly to support warehouse and transportation operations.
• Monitor dwell times and proactively address aging inventory.
• Maintain yard organization and cleanliness standards.

Team Leadership

• Supervise yard drivers, spotters, gate personnel, and yard coordinators.
• Create and manage employee schedules to meet operational demands.
• Conduct daily shift meetings and communicate operational priorities.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management for team members.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce company safety policies
• Conduct regular yard safety inspections and audits.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and equipment damage incidents.
• Ensure employees use proper PPE and follow established safety procedures.

Inventory & Equipment Control

• Maintain accurate location tracking of containers, trailers, and chassis.
• Perform daily inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities for yard equipment.
• Monitor chassis, reefer, and trailer status to ensure operational readiness.
• Ensure damaged equipment is identified and processed appropriately.

Customer Service & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for yard-related customer inquiries.
• Coordinate closely with transportation dispatch, warehouse operations, and customer service teams.
• Escalate service issues and develop corrective action plans.
• Support customer KPIs related to turn times, container dwell, and inventory accuracy.

Performance Management

Track and report operational KPIs, including:

• Yard utilization
• Container dwell time
• Gate turn times
• Safety metrics
• Equipment utilization
• Inventory accuracy
• Employee productivity

• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of container, chassis, and trailer operations.
• Familiarity with WMS, TMS, and yard management systems.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk the yard frequently throughout the shift.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.