Job Title: Yard Supervisor Reports to: Yard and Logistics Manager Location: Tranent Date: June Role Overview The Yard Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily yard operations, ensuring efficient material handling, safe working practices, and timely deliveries. Reporting to the Yard and Logistics Manager, you will lead the Yard Team, coordinate with workshop supervisors, and support the achievement of On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery targets. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership * Supervise yard staff to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. * Oversee preparation and dispatch of deliveries, reporting any deviations from plan. * Coordinate daily tasks, ensuring: * Quality checks are consistently performed and non-conformities reported. * Safe working procedures are followed and unsafe conditions addressed. Planning & Coordination * Monitor and execute weekly delivery plans, creating work instructions as needed. * Liaise with workshop supervisors to resolve delivery risks and ensure alignment with production schedules. * Provide weekly performance reports to the Yard and Logistics Manager (including OTIF metrics). * Support team training and development initiatives. Material Handling & Stock Control * Supervise incoming material handling * Unloading and layout of materials * Sorting into fabrication bays to minimise delays * Collaborate with fabrication/welding supervisors for smooth material flow. * Conduct regular stock checks and maintain adequate supplies of galvanising materials (e.g., shims, swivels, anti-climbs) * Report stock levels and discrepancies Quality & Continuous Improvement * Report and address fabrication defects and non-conformities. * Lead quality improvement initiatives and manage the yard NCR process. * Ensure accuracy and completeness of all documentation. * Propose and implement lean practices and process improvements. * Support integration of StruMIS system. Health, Safety & Environment * Enforce company HSE procedures and ensure team compliance. * Maintain high housekeeping standards in the yard. * Report incidents, near misses, and hazards via Manago. * Conduct regular H&S walkarounds and ensure appropriate PPE usage. * Participate in risk assessments and ensure control measures are followed. Skills & Attributes Strong knowledge of health and safety (IOSH Managing Safely preferred). Excellent organisational and leadership skills. Experience in logistics, material handling, and BOM management. Proficient in IT systems and spreadsheets. Familiarity with KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Team-oriented with a proactive, hands-on approach