Its more than a job. Its a passion.

Doka is one of the world’s leading companies for developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork solutions for use in all fields of the construction sector.  The Doka Group is a company of the Umdasch Group
and employs more than 6,000 people in over 70 countries.

Summary Of Position
The Yard Manager reports to the Operations Manager and assists the Branch Manager.  He/she is responsible for the overall management of the yard ensuring an extremely efficient, safe organized yard operation.  This position will support Doka's exciting new Seattle branch located in Sumner, Washington. 

Responsibilities 

• Maintains an organized and logical yard operation.
• Plan daily/weekly manpower needs based upon business demands and closely monitors overtime hours and dollars.
• Assigns tasks insuring efficient allocation of labor maximizing productivity.
• 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. Empowers employees to take ownership in the use, maintenance and safety of all tools and equipment.
• Ensures that employees are provided with and consistently use approved safety equipment.
• 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.  
• Conducts monthly safety/yard inspections, documents findings/observations and distributes to the appropriate management personnel.
• Oversees inventory quality and insures accurate quality control. Conducts monthly quality control inspections, documents findings/observations and sends reports to appropriate parties.
• Ensures that the proper tools are available at each workspace. Orders tools/replacement parts in a timely manner and in accordance with the Doka checklist.
• Ensures that underlay timbers are available in appropriate sizes.
• 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.
• Ensures proper disposal of all damaged/scrap material in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all containers and shelves are accurately marked to ensure proper product information.
• Manages 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.
•     Accurately processes the timely flow of paper orders. 
• Other Responsibilities/Peripheral Functions
•     Occasional travel as required. 
•     Other duties/projects as assigned; including participating in company committees/teams. 
•     Flexible to work as needed.
•     Complies with all corporate policies and business practices. 
•     Continually enhances technical skills with additional PC Training and DISCOS II training.

Qualifications/Technical Proficiency

• High school graduate.
• Associates Degree in related field preferred.
• Five (5) 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.

Problem Solving
This position requires the ability to support the operations functions and serve as a liaison between the yard and the Branch office, providing yard management related support on short notice with minimal information. 

Communication
Extensive daily interaction with yard staff, truck drivers, colleagues, management and customers. Communicates effectively with all levels of management both internally and externally.

Mental Effort
This position requires the ability to think strategically and analytically.  Able to envision the broader picture and understand the impact of his/her accountabilities as they relate to the entire company.  Position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to be organized and manage time to meet deadlines. 

Working Conditions
Working conditions vary from that of outside conditions (extreme outdoor temperatures/inclement weather conditions), high noise level in certain areas, dust, to an office environment: dry, cool, well lighted.

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), AFLAC policies, paid time off (sick/personal, vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays) and an exciting opportunity to join Doka as a Yard Manager supporting Doka's exciting new Seattle Branch located in Sumner, Washington

Does working with some of the most impressive construction projects interest you? If joining an industry leader excites you, please submit your resume and apply now.

Visit us on-line at www.dokausa.com for additional information on Doka USA, Ltd.

Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.

Doka is an Equal Opportunity Employer

A company of the Umdasch Group

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.