Yard Manager

Dyersville, IA
25.00-30.00
Permanent
Posted: 10/21/2025 4:33:43 PM
Sedona Office: Dyersville
About APC:
 Advanced Precast Company (APC) is a precast concrete manufacturing facility located in Dyersville, Iowa. APC produces various concrete wall panels for architectural and structural facilities located throughout the Midwest. 
Job Summary: The Yard Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient and safe operation of the precast yard, with a focus on managing staff, equipment, and workflow. This includes supervising the handling and storage of precast products, as well as the operation of gantry cranes and other material-handling equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Oversee daily yard activities, ensuring smooth handling, storage and movement of precast products
  2. Prepare concrete panels for shipping and loading onto semi-trailers.
  3. Manage and supervise yard personnel, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
  4. Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and safety.
  5. Provide leadership and resolve operational challenges efficiently.
  6. Utilizing two-way headset and hand signals to efficiently communicate with crane operators.
  7. Coordinate with production and logistics to meet operational priorities and delivery schedules.
  8. Safely assist crane operators in loading panels onto trailers for shipping.
  9. Follow shipping schedule and ensure correct panels are loaded.
  10. Maintain and follow proper safety procedures for safe rigging of panels and operation of cranes.
Required Skills/Abilities: 
  1. Excellent communication skills.
  2. Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
  3. Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
  4. Reliable and dedicated work ethic.
  5. Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently and with a variety of personalities.
  6. Minimum of 5 years experience in precast or similar industry is preferred
Physical Requirements:
  1. Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
  2. Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds at a time, climb ladders, and stand between eight and twelve hours per day.
  3. Will be required to work outside and in various weather conditions.