Yard Supervisor

Sims Limited•Redwood City, CA

2d•$110,000 - $118,000

About The Position

The Yard Supervisor oversees scrap processing to ensure it is completed efficiently while promoting an accident-free and environmentally compliant workplace. The role oversees yard personnel and daily operations, including equipment maintenance, monthly inspections, and safety. The position works with site and regional staff, vendors and suppliers, and clients and customers. It also operates equipment used to process material, guides employees, and may order parts and equipment.

Requirements

Three to five years of applicable industry experience or related industry experience.
An undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
Willingness to work in a shop area and outdoors in all types of weather.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to find suitable solutions for productivity, environmental, safety-related, and employment issues.
Some knowledge of computers.
Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in a scrap yard, including torches, cranes, loaders, forklifts, bobcats, shears, balers, and other production-related equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of supervisory experience.
Fluency in Spanish.
At least two years of experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs on heavy equipment and machinery.
Commercial driver's license (Class A).

Responsibilities

Oversee yard operations and guide employees.
Operate equipment necessary to process material.
Work with site and regional staff, vendors and suppliers, and clients and customers.
Order and purchase parts and equipment as needed.
Perform weekly and monthly inspections of equipment and machinery as needed.
Schedule preventive maintenance on equipment.
Maintain site and equipment maintenance records.
Troubleshoot hydraulic problems and direct personnel in equipment repairs.
Enforce safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.