Yard Inventory Manager

Triad Metals•Petersburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Triad Metals International is currently seeking a Yard Inventory Manager for its Processing and Distribution facility in Petersburg, VA. The Yard Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing all outdoor yard material-control functions within a high-volume steel processing environment. This role manages the receipt, identification, storage, movement, and documentation of raw materials-including H-beams, sheet pile, plate, and structural shapes-as well as finished products staged for shipment. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, experience with heavy industrial material handling, and a commitment to safety and accuracy.

Requirements

Experience in steel yard operations or heavy industrial material-handling
Strong knowledge of structural steel products (H-beams, sheet pile, plate, shapes)
Proficiency with inventory management systems, Enmark is a plus
Ability to operate and oversee forklifts and yard cranes
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience in steel processing, fabrication, or distribution
ERP experience
Prior supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Lead daily yard operations, ensuring efficient flow of raw and finished steel materials.
Maintain clean, organized, and clearly labeled storage zones.
Oversee unloading, inspection, and verification of incoming steel products.
Confirm counts, sizes, grades, heat numbers, and mill certifications.
Maintain real-time inventory records; perform cycle counts; reconcile discrepancies; ensure full traceability from receipt through processing and shipment.
Ensure all materials are properly tagged with grade, size, heat number, job assignment, and yard location.
Optimize yard layout for safe equipment movement, crane access, and efficient staging for processing centers.
Work closely with plasma, laser, beveling, and fabrication departments to stage raw materials and move finished goods according to production priorities.
Manage bundling, staging, and preparation of completed parts for outbound shipment or internal transfer.
Ensure safe operation and daily inspection of forklifts, yard cranes, loaders, and rigging equipment.
Coordinate maintenance and repairs.
Enforce OSHA and company safety standards.
Conduct daily yard safety checks and ensure proper rigging, lifting, and load-securement practices.
Supervise yard personnel; assign tasks; train staff on safe material handling, inventory procedures, and equipment operation.