Manager, Yard II - Amaranth, Ontario, Canada (# 2753)

À propos de nous

À propos de l'équipe

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full-time and part-time roles to conduct a successful multi-million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.  

Description du poste

The Yard Manager II is responsible for supervising larger team of employees (large volume branch), monitoring lot inventory/infrastructure, preparing/preserving vehicles, ensuring that the lot is properly set up in preparation for auctions, and maintaining inventory of vehicles/parts

Responsabilités

• Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, engaged, and positive work environment
• Oversee the set-up of the facility for auctions
• Actively enforce company policy, reporting or responding appropriately to all violations or reports of violations.
• Actively promote vehicle enhancements (i.e., Shrink Wrapping, Steam Cleaning, etc.) where doing so will enhance the value of a vehicle at auction
• Monitoring lot inventory and infrastructure
• Maintaining inventory of vehicles/parts
• Responding to customer needs
• Ensuring compliance with operational standards
• Ability to apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect Company and customer assets.
• Ability to apply appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., safety gloves, safety glasses).
• Ability to avoid accidents by recognizing potentially unsafe situations and responding appropriately when accidents occur.
• Ability to follow appropriate industry-specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials.
• Recommend or perform personnel actions such as salary increases, performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary action
• Duties are subject to change, based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related fields preferred.
• Previous forklift operating experience is a plus.
• Basic automotive repair skills.
• Proficiency with handheld PDA.
• Must be willing to learn how to operate a forklift.
• Capable of interacting effectively and supportively with customers & towers.
• Capable of performing and/or assisting with light maintenance of vehicles.
• Must be able to perform activities that involve stooping, bending, standing, and walking for reasonable periods.
• This position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather.
• General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required.
• Ability to function well as part of a team.
• Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area.
• Heavy equipment operating experience is a plus
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Able to communicate effectively with team and customers
• General mechanical knowledge of vehicle makes/models
• Clean background & drug screen required
• Work evenings, nights, and/or weekends, as necessary.
• Work both indoors and outdoors year-round, and climb on and off large equipment and trucks

EEOC

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted.