Yard Supervisor

RBGlobal•South Hill, WA

3d•$57,600 - $72,060

About The Position

The Yard Supervisor oversees a large team at a high-volume branch and is responsible for lot inventory and infrastructure, vehicle preparation and preservation, auction-lot readiness, and vehicle and parts inventory. The role promotes safe, efficient operations, maintains the facility, supports customer inquiries, and helps protect company and customer assets.

Requirements

Basic automotive repair skills and general mechanical knowledge of vehicles.
Proficiency with a handheld PDA.
Basic ability to operate a forklift or loader.
Ability to interact effectively and supportively with customers and towers.
Strong supervisory experience.
Positive attitude.
Professional and clean appearance.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors year-round and climb on and off large equipment and trucks.
Ability to stoop, bend, stand, and walk for reasonable periods.
Ability to remain alert to hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles in the work area.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring safety policies and procedures are followed and staff complete required training on time.
Maintain the facility in a presentable condition for daily operations.
Monitor and train staff to ensure core duties are completed efficiently and on time, supporting service-level agreements and client expectations.
Educate staff and promote vehicle enhancements such as shrink wrapping, steam cleaning, proper cleaning, and detailing to increase auction value and location profitability.
Monitor lot inventory and infrastructure, including conducting regular daily yard and fence walks to identify missing or misplaced inventory and potential security issues.
Respond promptly to customer inquiries, including questions about missing personal belongings, vehicle condition or damage, and vehicle location.
Recommend or perform personnel actions, including salary increases, performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary action.
Use appropriate security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect company and customer assets.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment, such as safety gloves and safety glasses.
Recognize potentially unsafe situations, take appropriate action to avoid accidents, and respond appropriately when accidents occur.
Follow industry-specific regulations for handling hazardous materials.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties may change based on business needs.