Yard Manager at PERI

Role Summary

• To effectively manage all aspects of stock yard to meet operational goals to achieve superior customer service and excellenct stock utilisation.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Ensure that customers are dealt with professionally and efficiently in the yard regarding deliveries, collection, stock related queries keeping the Operations Manager informed.
• To ensure that all internal staff in all processes are informed as required, clear communication.
• Manage performance of yard staff, including yard and temporary labour, using "corrective progressive" discipline as required by labour law obtaining assistance from Operations Manager and HR when needed.

Deal professionally with sales and admin team and assist with queries.

• To utilise stock optimally and ensure minimal stock losses through efficient stock control management in conjunction with Operations Manager and Demand Planner.
• Ensure stock availability for customers with minimal need for cross hire by following procedures required by the branch regarding cleaning & repair timeously to ensure availability for customers.
• Check and monitor damaged hire goods returned and keep good records and proof by means of the care program keeping own manager informed.
• Ensure correct documentation and pricing on outsourced transport, cross hires, etc. keeping own manager informed timeously.
• Efficiently manage operating expenses, including purchasing for operational maintenance in collaboration with Operations Manager.
•  Manage stock yard assets, minimize risk and ensure good housekeeping.  Includes ensuring the issuing of normal H&S PPE and comply with Health & Safety regulations and manage risk.
• To implement work schedules and operational plans as per goals set by Operations Manager to achieve company strategies, keeping daily production records up to date.
• Health & Safety - maintain and keeo all records and files up to date, toolbox talks, check sheets, prepare yard for H&S audit.

Qualification / Experience requirements:

• A formal qualification / technical qualification will be advantageous.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant work eperience within the same or similar role with a proven track record of success.
• Previous system knowledge like PSD will be an advantage
• Capable to provide site support if required.
• Executive responsibilities with professionalism and energy. 
• Customer-focused, delivering the highest service excellence and cost efficiently.
• Fluent in English.