National Yard Operations Manager - Jobs in Varennes

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe National Yard Operations Manager reports to the Head of Operations Canada and is responsible for developing and supporting branch yard managers and personnel with daily yard activities. He/she is responsible for yard process implementationamp; efficiency. He/she will support facility improvements and/or expansions, follow through yard excellence projects as needed, insuring compliance with all company guidelines and governing regulations.Responsibilities:

• Trains and develops branch yard managers by supporting them with their daily yard activities and functions.
• Conducts monthly quality checks and assists with implementing corrective measures to improve material quality as per Doka Quality standards.
• Reviews monthly man hours and provides recommendations to increase yard productivity.
• Reviews processes in the branches and implements corrective measures when needed, for waste reduction and efficiency enhancement across various front-end functions in the daily yard activities.
• Ensures reconditioning supplies and equipment are ordered for branches (i.e. forklifts, pressure washers, reconditioning tools, etc.)amp; ensure equipment maintenance.
• Ensures all yard personnel and managers know how to properly review, grade, process and recondition material.
• Assists with material cycle and inventory counts (including yard preparation, yard mapping, updating count sheets, etc).
• Performance Metrics: Recordsamp; monitors key performance indicators (KPI’s) to track each branch stays within agreed targets of HOP-C, checks progress and makes data-driven decision.
• Prepare annual budget recommendationsamp; monitor spendings of actual CAPEX against budget.
• Provides short and/or midterm operative support in YOP to various branch locations, such as reconditioning, return processingamp; apps, order pulling efforts, etc. when necessary.
• Tracks yard excellence projects progress and ensures reporting to Head of Operation Canada.
• Establishes and trains yard managers on progress reports and ERP including quality checks and facility inspections.
• Accountable for managing data entries and tasks within established timeframes/deadlines of month end.
• Develops rapport with yard and warehouse officers. Acts as a consultant when questions arise pertaining to physical material movement and record keeping in the order processing system.
• Creates administrative checklists to ensure compliance with DOKA Processesamp; Quality standards.
• Cost Reduction: Identifies cost-saving opportunities while maintaining or improving service and product quality.
• Complies with Doka policies and procedures in accordance with governing regulations (Zoning Ordinances, OSHA, etc.). Ensures equipment and supplies are maintained in compliance with OSHA and other appropriate standards.
• Identifies and plans prompt corrective action for any issues with building safety, equipment and systems.

Other Responsibilities/Peripheral Functions:

• Extensive travel required for long period of up to a week spent in different branch locations.
• Travel to branches to assist with material management and workflow identifies issues and recommends solutions as needed.
• Performs other tasks/projects as assigned, such as participating in yard operation excellence initiatives.