Yard & Transportation Manager

Foley Equipment
Topeka, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2024

The Role

The Yard & Transportation Manager is responsible for the overall yard and delivery operations for assigned location.  

What You Will Do in This Role: 

  • Provide direct management to Yard Coordination Supervisors and Yard Coordinators across assigned territory. This includes the scheduling and daily tasks of the Yard Coordinators  
  • Collaborate with management to develop operational strategies, goals, budgets and operating cost controls 
  • Monitor employee compliance with both federal and company quality and safety requirements, take immediate corrective actions when non-compliance occurs 
  • Develop, implement and review current and new yard policies and procedures to create consistency across the organization 
  • Work closely with other departments across the company to establish and meet performance objectives and goals 
  • Ensure the accuracy and timely preparation, processing, and distribution of all necessary operational reports and records. This includes; audits of sales, rental assets, and attachments inventory, fuel process reporting, etc 
  • Manage shipping and receiving process. Initiate resolutions and implement changes as needed 
  • Identify yard and equipment maintenance needs; initiate the repair process as needed 
  • Provide customer support on product and machine operations inquires 
  • Ensure customers are trained on the safe operation of the equipment and assist both the customers and delivery personnel with loading and unloading of equipment 
  • Assist with daily yard tasks as needed 
  • Oversee and direct the yard organization, maintenance and upkeep at all facilities 
  • Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations. 

 

Our Ideal Candidate: 

  • Basic repair and diagnostic experience with equipment is required  
  • 3 years management experience or working in a construction/agriculture/automotive field is required 
  • Ability to positively motivate, manage, and develop employees  
  • Ability to effectively communicate with managers, employees, and customers across multiple divisions  
  • Working knowledge of Cat and Allied equipment and how equipment is operated 
  • Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills 
  • Strong assertive and decisive decision-making skills 

 

What Will Put You Ahead: 

  • Industry experience 

 

What We Can Offer You: 

  • Competitive pay to recognize your valuable contribution 
  • 401(k) with matching 
  • Full insurance benefits 
  • Health insurance benefits starting day one of employment for full-time employees 
  • Holiday, PTO, and Parental Leave, promoting work-life balance and personal growth 

  

Foley Industries – Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental, and SITECH Central – proudly stands at the forefront of progress, serving customers in Kansas and Western Missouri for over nine decades. With a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, top-quality parts and rentals, and unparalleled sales support across a comprehensive range of Caterpillar and allied construction equipment, power generation solutions, and cutting-edge SITECH construction technology. As we continue to empower our customers' success, we invite you to explore the endless opportunities that await you at Foley. To learn more about our company and join our team of industry leaders, please visit www.FoleyEq.com. 

  

Foley Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Gender/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing the application, call 316-943-4211 or email careers@foleyeq.com. 

  

*At this time Foley does not participate in any Visa sponsorship programs.

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