Doka Group, a subsidiary of the Umdasch Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of formwork products and systems with more than 160 sales and logistics facilities in over 70 countries. From its headquarters in Austria, Doka’s heritage of innovation has positioned itself as a front runner in creating disruptive technologies for the construction market, with an emphasis firmly placed on supporting the needs of its clients.

Thanks to its immense reserves of oil and natural gas, Qatar’s national development and economic diversification has led to a boom in the construction industry, which to date shows no signs of slowing down. In lieu of successfully securing the FIFA 2022 World Cup, Qatar is reported to be investing an extra $160bn on preparations for the sporting event that includes eight state-of-the-art stadiums and 60,000 hotel rooms.

Doka Qatar is currently looking to recruit a career driven professional to join its versatile team and support the company’s ongoing national expansion. The suitable candidate will be a qualified, natural team player who can add significant value to this highly dynamic team.

As a customer-focused organisation, Doka understands that its greatest assets are its employees which is why it is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging and fast-paced industry.

As a Yard Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the yard’s operation, ensuring an extremely efficient, safe and organized yard.  Your taks include:

. Live the company policy and assure compliance with such.

. Support and promote the strategy realization.

. Ensure compliance with quality standards and warehouse processes, tracking and integrating changes into daily processes.

 . Comply with the Doka storage rules as well as the storage and packaging order of equipment.

. Equip the working place with the relevant tools and formwork material for reconditioning.

. Service and maintenance of tools for yard operation (forklift, cranes, high-pressure cleaner, circular saw, routers and small tools).

. Prepare IC containers breakdown / Control material quality to avoid complaints and reconditioning charges.

. Ensure the storage of the materials in accordance with the storage regulations.

.Preparing, conduct and explore differences of quarterly and yearly inventories .

. Maintain order and cleanliness in the warehouse and the yard

. Prepare quality control.

. Coordinate and control material receipts, storage, customer deliveries and returns and reconditioning of formwork.

. Optimize yard traffic.

. Complaint Management

. Demand and promote the delegation of tasks and the development of teams.

. Continuous staff development, skills-assessment of employees and training plan.

. Induction of new employees (training plan, safety measures).

. Active communication support (conversation culture, feedback, problem solving, decision making, presentation).

. Active conflict management.

. Property and asset protection.

. Any other task given by the line manager

. 5 years supervisory experience in yard, inventory or warehouse management  - in a formwork industry as a plus.

. 5 years practical experience in yard management and repair.

. Solid technical know-how and advanced knowledge in commercial processes.

. Practice in operating forklifts, slewing and portal cranes.

. Working knowledge in qualitative / quantitative staff planning, valuation of staff qualification, staff development and target agreement.

. Working knowledge of delegation, allocation of tasks, self and team management, project management and moderation.

. Knowledge of continuous improvement and innovation process.

. Team management experience, preferably in an international and multicultural environment.

. Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications specially Excel.

. Experience in LOG KPIs / yard layout development.

Skills / Characteristics

.Strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team and achieve results.

. Resilient, decisive and hands-on.

. Proactive and solution-oriented.

. Strong communication skills specially in English

. Ability to work under pressure.

. Attention to detail, organised and efficient.

. Eager to learn and to motivate others.

. Strong intercultural and problem-solving skills.

. Ability to facilitate multiple projects and tasks and manage time to meet deadlines.

. Manage time effectively and adjusts priorities based on business demands.

. Controlling and decision-making skills.