Yard Supervisor Position Available In Pontotoc, Mississippi

Yard Supervisor (part of Ashley Furniture Industries) 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars Ecru, MS 38841 Summary The Yard Supervisor will assist the Yard & Shuttle Manager in maintaining yard organization, and productivity and assist in the planning of yard layout to ensure utilization and efficiency. This position will be held responsible for cost per move and moves per hour. This position will monitor yard efficiency through holding yard drivers accountable to standard operating procedures. The Yard Supervisor is accountable for the safety and safe work practices of the team, team performance, equipment utilization, and timely execution of moves. Directly supervises yard and shuttle drivers on multiple shifts and locations. Responsibilities Assist Yard/Shuttle Manager and make recommendations regarding the organization of trailer parking schemes and maps within distribution center yards to best utilize space available. Assist Yard/Shuttle Manager and make recommendations regarding scheduling and shift development for the yard drivers, interplant shuttle drivers, and equipment to ensure efficient operation. Ensure that docks are not constrained. Assist Yard/Shuttle Manager with analysis of equipment demand versus pool size and makes recommendations for relocation of trailers. Audit and maintain reporting on local storage trailers and road trailers to ensure proper usage and utilization. Complete daily yard check in for manufacturing and distribution center, daily trailer requirement audit, validating equipment needs are sufficient. Follow all safety rules for yard operation including equipment checks, speed, courtesy and radio communication. As needed, move trailers into and out of various docks and yard positions as directed by shipping, receiving and production. Assist Yard/Shuttle Manager and make recommendations to improve working conditions and process (safety, quality, productivity, and cost including supporting and directing employees to participate in improvement programs. Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc. Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area’s goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to. Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews. Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities. Audit, maintain and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate. Communicate company and departmental issues and goals and facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities. Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods and materials. Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions Education High School Diploma or GED Must have a valid Class A CDL and current Med Card