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Yard Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring systems and processes are in place and adhered to that allows for scheduling of inbound & outbound activities at the Distribution Centre and any offsite storage locations. The Yard Assistant Manager must have experience configuring and operating a proven Yard Management Systems like 3C. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other Associates, vendors, carriers, and productively with little supervision. Following Home Depot safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.
The Assistant Manager, Yard Operations is responsible for a 500,000 to 1 million sq ft facility, working three shifts. Planned throughput for the facility can exceed $300 million at cost with an operating budget in excess of $20 million.
Position Responsibilities
- Follow Home Depot safety policies and procedures and encourages other Associates to do the same.
- Works cooperatively and productively with Department Heads and other Associates in order to complete tasks.
- Works productively with little supervision.
- Maintain accurate operation of the yard integrity, dock, security, yard switchers.
- Provides and inspires outstanding service to customers (i.e., stores, etc.) by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner.
- Troubleshoot shipping and receiving problems as they arise.
- Prioritize tasks in order of importance while handling interruptions due to telephone calls, public address announcements, and requests for information.
- Develop, train and maintain Yard SOP
- Work a schedule that allows for access to all operating shifts.
- Financial and Operations Metrics development and reporting.
- Maintain operating platform (YMS)
Experience/Knowledge Required
- Two or more years experience specific to Yard Management in a logistics environment with technical expertise in a reputable Yard Management system.
- Must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (V2 - Valued Associate, Well Positioned)
- Minimum of 5-7 years management experience; demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills
- Demonstrates awareness of Home Depot safety policies and procedures; includes ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely.
- Ability to work productively and effectively in all functional warehouse areas under stressful working conditions such as tight time frames, heavy workloads, or conflicting demands.
