Supervisor Distribution Center Yard

Ashley Furniture hiring for Supervisor Distribution Center Yard jobs in Minersville, PA, US

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Yard Supervisor

The Yard Supervisor will assist the Yard & Shuttle Manager in maintaining yard organization, and productivity and assist in the planning of yard layout to ensure utilization and efficiency.

What will you do?

• Make recommendations regarding the organization of trailer parking schemes and maps within distribution center yards to best utilize space available
• Make recommendations regarding scheduling and shift development for the yard drivers, interplant shuttle drivers, and equipment to ensure efficient operation
• Ensure that docks are not constrained.
• Responsible for analysis equipment demand versus pool size and makes recommendations for relocation of trailers.
• Audit and maintain reporting on local storage trailers and road trailers to ensure proper usage and utilization.
• Complete daily yard check for manufacturing and distribution center, daily trailer requirement audit, validating equipment needs are sufficient.
• Ensuring all safety rules for yard operation including equipment checks, speed, courtesy and radio communication.
• As needed, move trailers into and out of various docks and yard positions as directed by shipping, receiving and production.
• Make recommendations to improve working conditions and process (safety, quality, productivity, and cost including supporting and directing employees to participate in improvement programs.
• Hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.
• Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area’s goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.
• Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews. Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities.
• Audit, maintain and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate.
• Communicate company and departmental issues and goals and facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities.
• Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods and materials

• 1-3 years of yard experience
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience
• HS Diploma

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

Corporate Social Responsibility

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.