Description

Yard Manager I AFET I Dubai, UAE

Location: AE

Company: Al Futtaim Private Company LLC

Job Requisition ID: 155633

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world\'s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group\'s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

The Yard Manager is responsible for:

Supporting overall business objectives through the effective day to day management of all yard and logistics operations for Scaffolding Business

Ensure timely delivery and collection of scaffolding materials to project sites in line with job deadlines and customer schedules

Inventory management of business assets relating to hire and sale components, inc. Stock Takes

Oversee the entire management of Scaffolding yard operations including QHSE policy and procedures

Effective stakeholder management: employees, colleagues, suppliers, local authorities

What you will do:

Responsible for:

Inventory Management & Materials in/out:

Responsible for incoming and outgoing materials to and from the yard, creating delivery and return tickets against each project, and logging material movements in SAP.

Ensure that inventory is accurately maintained physically and recorded in SAP. Damaged and partially damaged items are properly managed and re-engineering to be done as required and that all equipment is properly maintained and serviced. Lost materials to be accounted for.

Lead regular stock take and provide necessary reports

Management of Yard Operations

Support project teams by providing on-time materials and logistics support as required

Ensure that the yard is operating efficiently, and within budget. Take measures to control and reduce costs. Verify suppliers\' invoices for payment release.

Ensure correct procedures in place for accurate counting and visual inspection of materials prior to delivery and upon return to yard

Regular maintenance and upkeep of materials to increase useable lifespan

Coordinate the delivery and pickup of scaffolding and cradle materials to and from project sites and ensure that all materials are transported safely and efficiently.

Manage a team of direct and indirect employees to carry out yard activities

Maintaining logs and registers, including forklift, vehicles, machinery, tools etc.

Liaise with logistics team, and suppliers (e.g., transport providers)

QHSE

Ensure all AFE SOP\'s related to QHSE are implemented, enforced, and promoted

Comply with all local regulatory requirements

Ensure successful audits and maintenance of ISO standards and certification

Ensure that scaffolding material is properly assembled, inspected, and secured, and that all yard workers are following safety procedures.

Carry out routine Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment, produce Method Statements, implement control measures, and deliver Toolbox talks

Job- Context:

Reporting to Operations Manager - Scaffolding & Access Solutions

Working from main scaffolding yard in Dubai. Regular visits to satellite yards

Working alongside management, supervisor, scaffolders, yard operatives and suppliers

Role will include early starts and occasional late finishes. Willingness to work overtime is essential

Role entails working from both office and outside in yard

Manage a team of yard operatives to achieve business objectives

Role includes an element of physical and hands on approach as and when required

Required skills to be successful:

Job-Specific Skills:

Strong IT skills, specifically in MS Excel and SAP

Strong Numerical skills with Commercial awareness

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong Communication skills

Fluent in English, Hindi & Urdu. Arabic is advantageous but not essential.

UAE driving license

FLT license (preferred, not essential)

Behavioural Competencies:

Ability to work under pressure

Uphold potentials of leadership skills

Demonstrates values of respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence.

Problem solver with ability to identify and propose best fit solutions

Self-motivated with a results-driven approach

Collaborate with team members to achieve better results

Professional attitude and appearance; highly organized and result oriented.

What equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: -

High school diploma as minimum

Sound knowledge and understanding of scaffolding industry

Minimum Experience:

10+ years\' experience in Scaffolding Yard Management for reputable Scaffolding Contractor

About Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies

Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies offers customers complete engineering and systems integration solutions.

The Engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt providing a wide variety of products and services from air conditioning, scaffolding and access solutions, elevators and escalators, control and life safety, facilities management, building products, MEP, Energy Management, Technology Infrastructure and Digital Transformation.

The Technologies division provides complete business solutions to large, medium and small customers that include, contact centre solutions, business applications, business intelligence, data management, advanced analytics amongst others. The IT infrastructure portfolio comprises IP telephony, ELV systems, networking solutions, professional audio-visual solutions and managed services.

These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning and after-sales maintenance contracts.

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