Leader, Yard Sr.

Company: Vascor
Location: Hamtramck
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description Position Summary The Yard Leader is responsible for managing specific yard activities. Primary goals are to ensure that the requirements of the Yard Management group as well as our customer requirements are met. The Yard Leader reports to the Operations Manager and / or Group Leader and has direct responsibility to lead their location. Position Responsibilities: Maintain professional and cordial relationship with customer, vendors and various VASCOR departments Assures local receiving and releasing related operations are functioning in accordance with established procedures and that customer service, shipping and budget goals are met Communicates exceptions, and proactivey resolves transportation problems Know, understand and follow Yard Management Processes Know the inspection process (inbound / post campaign) and train team on standardized inspections process Gathers required documentation for system entry and processing of damage claims Know how to use equipment (scanners/computer/etc.) and train team Understand and use the Vascor Knowledge Base Fill out necessary paperwork on a daily basis Know, understand, and use Quality Management System and train team Know, understand, follow, and enforce HR and Safety Policies that effect location Coordinate/ supervise a staff of 20 employees Accurate arrival of inbound vehicles Qualifications Essential Skills and Experience: Education High school diploma or GED. Training Computer training helpful, but not necessary. Skills Verbal and written communications skills. Intermediate computer skills. Experience Experience in production field Experience with leadership Working in a very fast paced environment Nonessential Skills and Experience: Ability to lead and motivate others Engenders trust Physical demands and work environment: The physical and mental demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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. Be able to conduct the following activities for the duration listed at minimum: Activity Duration Never=0 hrs. Occasionally = up to 3 hrs. Frequently = 3-6 hrs. Constantly = 6-8 hrs. Stand Constantly Walk Constantly Sit Frequently Push/Pull Occasionally Twist (waist) Frequently Twist (neck) Frequently Crawl Occasionally Climb (work at heights) Occasionally Kneel Occasionally Bend Occasionally Squat Occasionally Repetitive Motion Constantly Reach above shoulder level Occasionally Reach below shoulder level Occasionally Keyboarding/ Mouse (scanners) Occasionally Fine manipulation- finger movement Occasionally Simple grasping Occasionally Must carry/lift loads of: Lift Carry Light (up to 25lbs.) Occasionally Occasionally Moderate (25 - 50lbs.) Never Never Heavy (over 50lbs.) Never Never Mental On the job the employee must be able to perform these functions on a daily basis: Read and comprehend written word Write Perform calculations Communicate orally Reason and analyze Comprehend directions/instructions 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 General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.

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