Yard Manager

Exciting Career Opportunity: Yard Manager with Strong Stock Control Experience

Wakefield

Competitive rates

Monday to Friday

Are you ready to advance your career with one of Wakefield’s Top 100 Companies? We are a leading manufacturer in Yorkshire, is experiencing significant growth and is looking for a dedicated and proactive Yard Manager to join our team.

As part of a £50m turnover Group, we stand at the forefront of the home improvement industry. We specialise in high-quality products including contemporary extensions, conservatories, orangeries, replacement roofs, windows, and doors in both uPVC and aluminium. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives our success, and we’re expanding rapidly.

We’re looking for a Yard Manager who will take pride in their work, showcase strong leadership, and ensure smooth and efficient yard operations. This is a fantastic chance to leverage your skills and experience in a role where you’ll play a crucial part in our exciting growth journey. You will have a positive outlook with a strong focus on doing the right thing, moving forward, being different and succeeding together. You will know what it takes to achieve targets - and you’ll have the motivation to get results.

This role is full time Monday to Friday and is based outdoors in the Yard area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all yard operations with a strong focus on Health and Safety compliance and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and effectively resolve any issues that arise.
• Manage and train yard personnel, ensuring they are skilled in safe product handling and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Implement and maintain a robust stock control system to prevent shortages. Work closely with the Production Team and the Purchasing Manager to keep stock levels updated.
  • Monitoring the unloading and movement of materials to ensure safe transfer to other areas.
  • Develop, assess, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments.
  • Manage monthly stock takes and ensure accurate reporting.
  • Investigate accidents to identify root causes.
  • Monitor and manage team performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• A focused, organised, and disciplined individual with strong experience in yard management. Experience in the window industry is a plus.
• Proven ability to implement effective processes and manage projects from planning to execution.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate a team.
• Competent in identifying and developing process improvements with excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid IT skills to manage systems and documentation efficiently.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time for us as we focus on substantial growth and development. You’ll be at the heart of our operations, leading a team in a role that is pivotal to our continued success. If you have the leadership skills and experience to drive excellence and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now and Be a Key Player in Our Growth Story!