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Warehouse & Yard Operations Manager - Nashville,TN

Master Halco, Inc., Old Hickory, TN, United States


Overview
Warehouse & Yard Operations Manager (WYOPM)

at Master Halco's local branch. Direct manager of operations roles within a branch, working with branch and regional management to improve operational success, focusing on warehouse and yard operations and team. Key stakeholder responsible for efficient, safe operations in line with company standards, policies, and goals.

Benefits

A culture that values growth, development and internal promotion

Competitive compensation package of $65,000-$80,000

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits programs

401K retirement savings program with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Donation match program

Bonus opportunities

Responsibilities
Leadership:

Guide branch associates and leaders, build effective teams and serve as a resource and role model

Provide excellent leadership, support, tools and resources to ensure associates excel in their positions

Identify improvement areas and coach, mentor and train associates to be proficient in their roles

Champion the safety program for the branch

Lead technological advancements and continuous improvement projects

Hire, onboard, train, coach, mentor and, if needed, discipline operational roles

Act as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Branch Manager

Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Directly manage an operations team responsible for receiving, shipping, inventory management, fabrication and customer service levels

Ensure elevated customer service using “The Master Halco Way”

Maintain clean, safe and efficient facilities and equipment meeting company standards

Act as the safety leader for the region, ensuring all safety standards and goals are met

Follow proper SOPs and company policies

Identify and execute cost optimization and reduction strategies (overtime, trucking, material handling, process flow, etc.)

Create or implement continuous improvement projects as needed

Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company objectives

Champion technological enhancements such as RFID inventory management

Perform hands‑on operational tasks as needed

Handle special projects assigned by Branch Manager

Qualifications
Key Competencies

Strategic Skills:

Determines operational improvement opportunities through comprehensive analysis, comprehends the big picture

Resourcefulness/Initiative:

Finds ways over, around or through barriers, achieves results despite lack of resources, takes timely action, leads purposefully

Customer Focus:

Builds and maintains trust and credibility, demonstrates a customer‑serving mindset

Change Leadership:

Actively energizes positive change, leads by example

Essential Qualifications

Exceptional leadership, team building and relationship building skills

Proven success in daily business operations

Ability to motivate and positively influence people

Strong business and technical acumen

Ability to lead and motivate a team of managers and salespeople

Ability to understand, manage and influence the P&L to achieve financial goals

Exceptional organizational, time‑management, multi‑tasking and administrative skills

Driven and results‑oriented; drives KPIs and market expansion to meet company goals

Ability to work with all levels of personnel within the organization

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate or associate’s degree, two‑year college, or technical school with equivalent work experience

At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in warehouse or yard operations, with two (2) plus years in operations leadership

Excellent computer skills: Outlook, Excel, Word, ERP system experience

Physical Demands
This job requires the ability to sit, climb, stand, lift and/or move.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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