Assistant Yard Manager
Employer name not established · Midland, Western Australia, Australia · onsite
- The major responsibility of the Assistant Yard Managers is to assist the Yard Manager in ensuring that the main auction site and off-site locations run smoothly and safely.
- Responsible for coordinating site preparation, auction ramp and loading ramp.
- Overseas the yard layout and equipment line up .
- Ensures the sale site is safe and up to Ritchie Brothers standards.
- Ensure adherence to environmental regulations of the sale location.
- Responsible for planning the refurbishing schedule and budget; control purchase orders and cost sheets.
- Liaise with subcontractors.
- Ensure equipment is in sale-ready condition.
- Arrange directional, parking and yard signs.
- Ensure proper attachment removal.
- Ensure equipment has fuel, oil and anti-freeze.
- Organize yard supplies per check list.
- Responsible for daily Supervision of operators and yard staff including scheduling of day of sale casual staff.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with all corporate and legislated health and safety and environmental policies, regulations and laws.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- EH&S experience.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Equipment Repair & Refurbishment experience.
- Inventory management.
- Part sourcing & procurement (negotiation skills).
- Previous experience managing or supervising multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience with industrial and / or agricultural equipment, trucks and trailers.
- Previous cost management experience, and a background in business fundamentals and business financial knowledge is preferred.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proven experience providing excellent customer service to customers and colleagues.
- Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn new programs.
- Top-notch written and verbal communication skills (on this job your most valuable tools will be the 2-way radio, a cell phone and a computer).
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment