Leader, Group

Description

Group Leader – Yard Management

Ready to lead a team that keeps operations moving safely, efficiently, and on time? As our Group Leader, you’ll guide 25 dedicated team members in a fast-paced environment. Your leadership will directly impact our ability to deliver on commitments, maintain exceptional quality, and uphold our safety-first culture.

What You'll Do

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of approximately 25 employees.
• Coordinate daily yard operations to meet customer and production requirements.
• Build and dispatch transportation loads.
• Track vehicle inventory and manage production vehicle builds.
• Inspect inbound vehicles and document any damage.
• Process and file vehicle damage claims.
• Assist with rail loading operations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and quality standards.
• Monitor documentation accuracy and operational processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce damage.
• Participate in customer meetings and conference calls.
• Handle employee performance, attendance, coaching, and daily personnel issues.
• Serve as the Yard Manager during absences.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years’ management experience.
• Expert-level Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of Total Quality Management.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience meeting customer requirements and managing processes.

Preferred Extras

• Ability to motivate others, build trust, and apply functional expertise.
• Experience with QMS / ISO 9001 standards.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact

QualificationsEssential Skills and Experience

• Valid driver's license is required
• Bachelor's degree or four (4) years of management experience.
• Previous leadership experience as a Warehouse Manager or Rail Loading Supervisor.
• Experience managing employees in a fast-paced logistics, warehouse, transportation, manufacturing, or automotive environment.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze trends and identify operational improvements.

Technical Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Total Quality Management (TQM) experience preferred

Physical Demands

This position requires the following physical demands

• Lifting to 25 lbs.1-3 hrs. Throughout the day
• Standing 6-8 hours/day
• Walking, 6-8 hrs./day
• Reach above shoulder level 1-3 hrs./day.
• Bend, Stoop, Squat, and or twist-Repeatedly throughout day.

On the job the employee must

• Have natural or corrected eyesight capable of conducting inspections in varying levels of light.
• Have normal range of hearing, or corrected hearing, to be able to respond to normal workplace sounds including approaching vehicles.

ENVIRONMENTAL

On the job the employee

• May be exposed to excessive noise depending on job location and operations in progress
• May be around moving machinery and equipment on a daily basis
• Depending on work location, may be exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
• May be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, chemicals depending on the work location
• May be required to drive motorized equipment depending on the work location
• Potentially walks on uneven ground
• May be required to drive motorized equipment such as golf cart or company vehicle