Yard Operations Manager Steel Distribution @ Coimbatore

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Experience: Minimum 5- 10 Years as a Yard operations manager

Industry: Steel / Building Materials Distribution

Functional Area: Supply Chain / Logistics / Warehouse Operations

CTC: Maximum gross up to 40 K per Month

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Yard Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end operations of a steel distribution yard in Coimbatore. The role involves managing inventory, dispatch, logistics, and yard activities to ensure timely deliveries, high stock accuracy, and cost-efficient operations in a high-volume TMT steel workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

- Manage inward and outward movement of TMT bars and steel sheets
- Ensure stock accuracy through cycle counts and periodic audits
- Monitor stock condition to prevent rust, damage, and losses
- Maintain size-wise, grade-wise, and brand-wise inventory

Yard & Warehouse Operations

- Plan and optimize yard layout for heavy material storage
- Ensure proper stacking, bundling, and safe handling practices
- Supervise crane, forklift, and loading/unloading operations
- Maintain organized yard with FIFO practices

Dispatch & Logistics

- Plan daily dispatches based on order priority
- Coordinate with transporters for vehicle placement
- Optimize truck loading for maximum utilization
- Ensure documentation: Delivery Challans, LR, e-way bills, weighbridge slips

Team Management

- Supervise yard staff, operators, loaders, and security
- Manage shifts, attendance, and productivity




- Train team on SOPs, safety, and handling procedures

Quality Control

- Inspect incoming materials for quality (rust, bends, size accuracy)
- Ensure proper segregation by brand and grade
- Resolve customer complaints related to shortages/damages

Process Improvement

- Reduce dispatch turnaround time (TAT)
- Minimize pilferage and handling losses
- Implement 5S and continuous improvement initiatives

Coordination & MIS

- Coordinate with sales, accounts, and procurement teams
- Maintain MIS reports for stock, dispatch, and operations
- Support billing and month-end closing activities

Cost Control

- Monitor labor, freight, and handling costs
- Reduce detention/demurrage charges
- Optimize cost per ton handled

Key Skills

- Warehouse Operations
- Yard Management
- TMT Steel / Building Materials Handling
- Inventory Control & Stock Audit
- Dispatch Planning & Logistics Coordination
- Team Handling & Vendor Management
- Safety Compliance
- ERP / Tally / Excel

Candidate Profile

Education:

- Graduate / Diploma (Mandatory)
- B.E. Mechanical / Civil or MBA Operations (Preferred)

Experience:

- Minimum 7-10 years in warehouse/yard operations
- Experience in steel, cement, or heavy materials preferred

Other Requirements:

- Knowledge of TMT grades, sizes, and weight calculations
- Familiar with GST, e-way bills, and weighbridge operations
- Tamil language proficiency required
- Willing to work extended hours during peak periods

If your experience suits our JD,Pl share your updated resume to [email protected]

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