Stockyard Supervisor

Starlinks Global

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise yard operations including vehicle parking, relocation, outbound preparation, and dispatch.
• Maintain organized yard layout and parking maps for efficient space utilization and vehicle tracking.
• Coordinate vehicle entry/exit activities with inbound and outbound teams.
• Oversee movement planning to support operational flow and avoid congestion.
• Assign and guide drivers, operators, and yard marshals on daily movement plans.

2. Vehicle Inventory Control:

• Conduct regular physical yard counts and reconcile with system records (VIN, status, location).
• Ensure proper tagging, VIN scanning, and system status updates.
• Identify and escalate inventory discrepancies, damages, or missing vehicles.
• Monitor vehicle readiness and support outbound shipment planning.

3. Team Supervision:

• Lead and manage yard teams including drivers, handlers, and marshals.
• Allocate daily tasks and ensure compliance with SOPs and movement standards.
• Provide training on vehicle handling, yard safety, and GPS/YMS tools.
• Evaluate team performance and enforce discipline.

4. Safety, Cleanliness & Compliance:

• Enforce site-specific HSE standards during all vehicle movements.
• Conduct toolbox talks and promote safe handling practices to prevent damage or injury.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and organized zones for safe navigation.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions where needed.

5. Coordination & Reporting:

• Liaise with transport, PDI, and fleet readiness teams for vehicle release scheduling.
• Coordinate with the stockyard planning team to meet vehicle allocation and transporter deadlines.
• Submit daily and weekly reports on yard activity, inventory count, damage logs, and utilization rates.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor s in Automotive, Logistics, or related field
• 3 5 years of experience in Stockyard/Yard Operations.
• Vehicle Handling Knowledge
• Tech Proficiency (YMS, VIN Scanners, MS Excel)

Technical Competencies:

• Vehicle Yard Supervision
• Inventory Reconciliation
• VIN Scanning & YMS Use
• Yard Layout Planning
• Movement Scheduling
• HSE Enforcement
• Damage & Incident Reporting