Assistant Yard Supervisor
About The Position
At Moffatt & Powell Rona, our dedication to exceptional customer service and continuous improvement is ingrained in our culture. As the Yard Supervisor, you are a dynamic leader with strong communication, organizational, and motivational skills. You oversee all yard activities, including managing yard employees, equipment, vehicles, deliveries, and housekeeping. Your role is pivotal in creating a safe and customer-centric environment, ensuring the well-being of our employees, customers, and vendors. The Assistant Yard Supervisor will support the Yard Supervisor in overseeing daily operations within the lumber yard.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of lumber and building materials.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities.
- Ability to operate yard equipment, including forklifts
- Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy materials and work in various weather conditions.
- Exceptional customer service and strong leadership skills, with the ability to build trusting and credible relationships.
- Ability to effectively train, motivate, and delegate to staff while influencing teams to achieve shared goals.
- Skilled in planning, prioritizing, organizing, and executing tasks.
- Strong coping and resilience skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication is essential, along with the ability to support open and effective upward and downward communication.
Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing yard staff, including laborers, forklift operators, and loaders.
- Coordinate daily work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient yard operations.
- Monitor yard activities to ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Address and resolve any operational issues or staff concerns promptly.
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records of lumber and other building materials.
- Conduct regular inventory counts and report discrepancies to the Yard Supervisor.
- Ensure proper storage and organization of materials to optimize space and accessibility.
- Assist in managing incoming and outgoing shipments, including verifying orders and documentation.
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with their inquiries and orders.
- Ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders.
- Address customer complaints or issues in a professional and courteous manner.
- Enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and report any hazards or violations.
- Ensure that all staff are trained on safety protocols and proper equipment usage.
- Assist in training new yard staff on operational procedures, equipment use, and safety practices.
- Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for yard employees.
- Monitor staff performance and provide feedback to the Yard Supervisor.
- Assist in overseeing the maintenance and repair of yard equipment, including forklifts and loaders.
- Ensure that equipment is used properly and safely.
- Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the Yard Supervisor.
- Identify opportunities to improve yard operations and implement best practices.
- Assist in developing and implementing operational procedures to enhance productivity.
- Monitor and evaluate yard performance metrics and suggest improvements.
Benefits
- Benefits after 90 days
- Pension Plan at 1 year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
