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Yard Manager, Petit-de-Grat

Yard Manager, Petit-de-Grat
Description
The Yard Manager is a hands‑on working role responsible for overseeing the operations of the boat repair facility along with the owner. The Yard Manager works alongside the Owner to oversee daily operations of the boat repair facility, managing a team of 5–8 employees. This role requires continuous visibility on work in progress, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This is a working leadership role — not a desk‑based management position. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time in the yard, on their feet, engaging directly with employees, equipment, andongoing jobs.

Duties&Responsibilities Operations&Team Management

Plan and assign daily work for employees along with the owner

Ensure staff understand priorities and job expectations

Keep work on schedule and maintain productivity

Address performance issues and keep the team on track

Scheduling&Coordination

Coordinate daily yard activities and workflow

Work with subcontractors to ensure jobs are completed on time

Safety&Quality

Ensure all work is completed safely

Enforce safety procedures at all times

Monitor work quality and correct issues as needed

Problem Solving

Handle day‑to‑day issues related to employees, equipment, or workflow along with the owner

Materials&Equipment

Ensure materials are available for upcoming jobs

Coordinate ordering when needed

Keep equipment and tools in good working condition

Administrative

Ensure timesheets are completed and accurate

Review and submit timesheets to the Owner

Provide updates on job progress and any delays

Customer&Contractor Interaction

Communicate with customers on‑site when needed

Coordinate subcontractors working in the yard

Ensure all outside workers follow yard rules

Authority

Direct daily work and manage employees

Make decisions to keep jobs moving

Order routine materials within agreed limits

Skills&Qualifications

Experience in marine, construction, or industrial work

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple jobs at once

Good problem‑solving ability

Experience with heavy equipment is an asset

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