Yard Manager

It's more than a job. It's a passion.

Doka USA is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®! We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment where all of our team members can thrive. As one of the world’s leading companies for developing, manufacturing, and distributing formwork solutions for the construction sector, Doka employs more than 9,000 people in over 58 countries and is part of the family-owned Umdasch Group.

We Make It Work

Summary Of Position

Doka USA is looking for a Yard Manager to support our Southwest branch located in Tomball, TX. The Yard Manager reports to the Operations Manager responsible for the overall management of the yard ensuring an extremely efficient, safe organized yard operation. 

Responsibilities

• Maintains an organized and logical yard operation.
• Plan daily/weekly manpower needs based upon business demands and closely monitors overtime hours and dollars.
• Oversees facility equipment ensures equipment is safe, operational and regularly serviced.
• Motivates trains and develops a productive cohesive team.
• Continually trains employees in the ergonomic and safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment. Empower employees to take ownership in the use, maintenance and safety of all tools and equipment.
• Ensure employees are provided with and consistently use approved safety equipment and maintains the upkeep and maintenance of capital investments (i.e. building property, equipment, etc.)
• Conducts weekly safety meetings and consistently executes all safety policies.  Directs supervisors and foremen ensuring safe working practices are strictly adhered to while maintaining a safe working environment. 
• Oversees inventory quality and insures accurate quality control. Conducts monthly quality control inspections, documents findings/observations and sends reports to Austria.
• Ensures that the proper tools are available at each workspace. Orders tools/replacement parts in a timely manner and in accordance with the Doka Signatory Policy.
• Ensures yard staff is continually trained in product knowledge and organizing the yard operation to function in an organized, productive way.  
• Manages the logistics of all material (location, flow of goods) to ensure proper storage avoiding congestion.
• Manage yard and warehouse ensuring compliance with company cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
• If applicable, ensure a properly trained welder is available at the branch; provide appropriate training and/or opportunity to obtain proper certification.
• Safely performs pushing and pulling tasks of up to 100 pounds and lifting of 50 pounds without assistance.  Lifting of items over 50 pounds will be done by at least two individuals or with the proper use of the appropriate lifting equipment provided (i.e. forklifts, cranes, hoists, etc.)  

Qualifications/Technical Proficiency

• High school graduate. Associates Degree in related field preferred.
• 4+ years recent supervisory experience in yard, inventory or warehouse management.
• Facilitates projects and effectively manages multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing). Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Possesses strong leadership skills, effectively manages a diverse team and achieves results.
• Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills, technical proficiency and effective problem solving skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing and able to learn new computer systems, products, concepts and techniques.
• Organized team leader able to work independently in a results-driven, fast-paced environment.

Doka offers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability, AFLAC policies, paid time off (sick/personal, vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays) and an exciting opportunity to join as a member of Doka's team.

If working with some of the most impressive construction projects in the US and joining an industry leader excites you, please submit your resume by clicking below. Visit us on-line at www.dokausa.com for additional information on Doka USA, Ltd.

Doka USA, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are interested and have a strong competitive drive, positive attitude, a desire to learn and grow from your experiences, then this is your opportunity to make an immediate difference.

Please submit your resume and apply now.

External candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.

At Umdasch Group, we are convinced that diverse teams drive performance and are key to our global success. It’s their attitude and their contributions that matter. Regardless of any personal characteristics, people who share our values and are committed to working passionately towards our common goals will find space to grow.​  

We believe in – and are committed to – equal opportunities for everyone.