Yard Manager

Purpose/Scope

The Yard Manager is responsible for overall operations of the Precast Concrete Shipping Yard. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safe yard operations 


• Schedule work hours for yard crew 


• Responsible for the crane operators, ground crew, and Patch (Detail) Crew


• Maintain accurate and organized yard inventory 


• Interview, hire, and train all yard employees 


• Maintain weekly hours and picks to figure cost per square foot 


• Inspect trucks at departure to ensure shipping accuracy


• Measure yard and patch crew effectiveness and seek process improvements 


• Ensure timely deliveries to field crews – All jobs ready to ship with 100% on time delivery (Requires working with internal and external teams / customers)


• Manage Yard budget and control costs  

Basic Qualifications

• Five (5) years of shipping experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity 


• Good Supervisory / Management skills


• Good Communication Skills

• Conflict management and problem-solving skills 


• Proactive Approach and the Ability to Plan Ahead

Preferred Qualifications

• College or Technical degree/equivalent experience 


• Prior Precast Shipping Supervisory / Management Experience 


• Experience using ERP system such as SAP, NetSuite, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics, Etc…


• Ability to Read Blueprints


• Experience with precast yard equipment (Cranes, yard trucks, Hi Lo, etc..)

Physical Requirements

Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection 

Work Environment

Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways