OperationsManufacturing
Director of Yard & Port Operations
Company: Confidential - Large-Diameter Pipe Manufacturer
Little Rock, AR
Onsite
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Director - LSAW Yard & Port Operations
Little Rock, AR | Reports to CEO - USA Operations
Overseeing LSAW yard and port operations supporting a large-diameter pipe platform. Responsible for safe handling, storage, sequencing, and dispatch of heavy pipe products, and coordination of inbound plate logistics and outbound rail/barge transportation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all LSAW yard operations including plate receiving, pipe staging, storage, and dispatch
- Ensure project-aligned sequencing of pipe deliveries for major pipeline projects
- Oversee port interface and barge loading operations for heavy pipe shipments
- Coordinate rail logistics and outbound transportation planning
- Optimize yard layout, flow, and equipment utilization
- Maintain strict safety standards across heavy-lift and industrial yard operations
- Collaborate with manufacturing, coating, supply chain, and project teams
Candidate Profile:
- 10-15+ years leadership in heavy industrial operations, yard management, or port logistics
- Experience handling large steel structures, pipe, plate, or heavy fabricated products
- Strong understanding of rail logistics, marine transport, or barge operations
- Track record leading teams in safety-critical industrial environments