Yard Supervisor

Summary / Objective

The Yard Supervisor oversees daily yard operations to ensure safe, efficient, and organized

handling of materials. This role manages a team responsible for loading, unloading, and storing

steel and fabricated products, coordinates shipping and receiving activities, and maintains

accurate inventory records. The Yard Supervisor must have strong leadership skills, attention to

detail, and proficiency in Excel to provide timely and accurate reporting.

Essential Functions

1. Supervise and lead yard employees, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality standards

are met.

2. Oversee all material handling, loading, unloading, and storage operations.

3. Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with production and logistics teams.

4. Maintain accurate inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies through regular cycle

counts.

5. Ensure all shipping and receiving documentation is completed correctly and filed timely.

6. Monitor yard layout and organization to optimize space and workflow.

7. Train and coach employees on safety procedures and equipment operation.

8. Track and report daily production, inventory, and shipping metrics using Excel and other

reporting tools.

9. Collaborate with management to identify and implement process improvements.

10. Enforce compliance with company policies and safety standards (PPE, forklift

operations, etc.).

Required Skills and Qualifications

 Minimum 3 years of experience in yard, warehouse, or logistics operations; supervisory

experience preferred.

 Strong organizational and leadership skills.

 Working knowledge of inventory control and shipping/receiving procedures.

 Strong computer skills.

 Ability to operate and train others on forklifts, cranes, and other yard equipment.

 Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

 Commitment to workplace safety and team development.

Preferred Qualifications

 Experience in the steel or construction materials industry.

 Knowledge of ERP inventory management systems (e.g., Tekla).

 Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; push or pull; bend; grasp and

manipulate objects; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or

move up to 50 pounds and must have use of both hands. Specific vision abilities required by

this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability

to adjust focus. The employee must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment

(PPE).

A pre-employment physical and drug screen are required prior to commencement of employment.