Assistant Yard Manager

The Assistant Yard Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and performance of the Yard Department. This position directs daily operations to ensure the safe receipt, preparation, storage, inventory, and movement of raw rail material while maintaining a continuous supply of properly prepared material to the Mill. The Assistant Yard Manager provides leadership to the Breaker Operator, Logistics Coordinator, Inside Loader Operator, and Locomotive Crane Operator while coordinating closely with the Yard/Mill Manager, Mill Department, Production Shears, Maintenance, Shipping, Sales, and other support departments. This position is accountable for departmental safety, inventory accuracy, material flow, equipment reliability, workforce development, and continuous improvement. The Assistant Yard Manager serves as the department's primary operational leader and is responsible for synchronizing receiving, logistics, rail preparation, and material handling activities to support uninterrupted mill production. Minimum Qualifications Required High School Diploma or GED. Minimum five (5) years of progressive manufacturing, logistics, or material handling experience. Demonstrated leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Thorough understanding of rail receiving, inventory control, and material flow. Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills. Ability to analyze production and inventory data. Ability to develop employees and build high-performing teams. Preferred Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field. Previous supervisory or management experience. Experience with Sage 100 ERP or comparable inventory management systems. Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience. Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving experience. Duties and Responsibilities Safety Leadership Promote Franklin Industries' safety culture and ensure safety remains the department's highest priority. Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Conduct routine safety observations and corrective actions. Investigate incidents and near misses. Ensure associates receive required safety training. Promote safe rail traffic, heavy equipment, and material handling practices. Department Leadership Direct daily Yard operations. Supervise the Breaker Operator, Logistics Coordinator, Inside Loader Operator, and Locomotive Crane Operator. Establish daily operational priorities. Allocate personnel and resources based on production requirements. Monitor departmental performance and operational effectiveness. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Raw Material Management Ensure timely receipt of inbound rail shipments. Ensure proper inspection and preparation of raw material. Maintain adequate inventory to support uninterrupted Mill production. Monitor inventory levels and material availability. Coordinate raw material priorities with the Yard/Mill Manager and Mill leadership. Logistics and Material Flow Coordinate inbound rail, outbound scrap shipments, and internal material movement. Oversee scale operations, shipping documentation, and Bills of Lading. Ensure efficient railcar movement throughout the facility. Coordinate with transportation providers and vendors. Eliminate bottlenecks affecting material flow. Equipment Reliability Coordinate maintenance activities with the Maintenance Department. Monitor the operational condition of department equipment. Prioritize repair requests. Support preventive maintenance initiatives. Assist with equipment improvement projects. Workforce Development Recruit, interview, onboard, train, coach, and mentor department associates. Conduct performance evaluations. Support implementation of the Franklin Associate Development Program (FADP). Identify future leaders and develop succession plans. Promote employee engagement and accountability…

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