Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end yard operations, including vehicle/material movement, parking, staging, and dispatch activities.
Ensure optimum yard utilization and space management through effective planning and vehicle positioning.
Plan and control inbound and outbound vehicle movements to avoid congestion, delays, and operational bottlenecks.
Monitor yard inventory, vehicle/material status, and reconciliation on a daily basis.
Coordinate with customer, transporters, security, warehouse, production, and operations teams for smooth movement.
Develop and implement SOPs, process controls, and yard management systems.
Monitor turnaround time (TAT), vehicle dwell time, productivity, and operational KPIs.
Manage manpower deployment, shift planning, productivity, and performance of the yard team.
Ensure compliance with EHS, safety, 5S, security, and customer requirements.
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
Monitor transporter performance and coordinate for timely vehicle placement and movement.




Prepare daily/weekly/monthly MIS and performance reports for management and customers.
Handle customer escalations and ensure timely resolution of operational issues.
Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and technology-based yard management solutions.

Candidate Profile
Graduate/Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred.
812 years of experience in Yard Management, Logistics, 3PL, Transportation, or Automobile operations.
Solid experience in managing large yards and high-volume vehicle/material movements.
Positive knowledge of yard planning, fleet/vehicle movement, inventory control, and logistics operations.
Experience in handling large teams and multiple shifts.
Solid analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Proficiency in MS Excel, MIS, and ERP/WMS/TMS/Yard Management Systems.
Willingness to work in shifts and manage 247 operations, where required.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

📌 Yard Manager Chennai
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