Head of Yard
$155,000–$160,000 year
On-siteSanta Fe Springs, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead yard operations, ensuring facilities remain safe, secure, and compliant while monitoring capacity and equipment availability during peak periods. Oversee daily execution of trailer, container, and parking asset utilization, partnering with cross-functional teams to forecast moves and coordinate door assignments. Manage third-party vendor relationships and analyze key metrics such as driver and equipment dwell time to drive continuous improvement. Develop short- and long-term capacity strategies, execute budgeting and forecasting, and present performance data to executive leadership. Directly lead and develop yard personnel, including drivers and clerks, through recruitment, training, and performance management.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 7-10 years industry experience in a 3PL environment and company owned distribution center or warehouse facility
- Minimum 10 years supervisory or managerial experience
- Labor Relations Experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of handling drayage and intermodal transportation
- Financial Acumen, ability to make effective decisions and experience managing projects and risk
- Skills in planning, controlling, staffing, budgeting, organizing, and communicating are required
- May be required to work extended shift hours based on business need and up to including evenings, weekends and Holidays
- A hands-on management approach that encourages change and creative problem-solving
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced and high-intensity environment
- Ability to interact effectively at multiple levels in support of customer relationships
- A commitment to continuous improvement in an ever-changing industry
- Excellent communication and presentation skills and high integrity
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Ability to grow and grow others
- High level of computer skills, to include, but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Excellent networking, relationship building/maintenance, and communication and presentation skills
Desired Qualifications
- College Degree Preferred but not required
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