Yard Supervisor

RBGlobal•Eugene, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Yard Supervisor will be working at 90801 HWY99N Eugene, OR, 97402.

Requirements

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
Positive attitude
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

Responsibilities

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.
Fostering a work environment where safety is a top priority with the team.
Ensuring that the facility is maintained in a presentable fashion for day-to-day operations.
Actively monitoring and training 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 educating the staff and promoting vehicle enhancements (i.e. shrink wrapping, steam cleaning, proper cleaning, detailing when needed) to enhance the value of a vehicle at auction and drive profitability at the locations.
Monitoring lot inventory and infrastructure, including daily yard and fence walks to maintain inventory of vehicles and parts and prevent loss.
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.
Recommending or performing personnel actions such as salary increases, performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary action.
Applying appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect Company and customer assets.
Applying appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., safety gloves, safety glasses).
Avoiding accidents by recognizing potentially unsafe situations and responding appropriately when accidents occur.
Following appropriate industry-specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials.
Performing other duties as assigned.