Manager Yard

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

The Yard Manager supervises and directs the work activities of all Yard personnel involved in the shipping, receiving and handling of product. This position provides leadership and direction in loading and unloading techniques, receiving procedures, yard organization, inventory handling and control, yard vehicle maintenance and the promotion of a safe working environment. A Yard Manager generally supervises a department of up to 15 Yard Loaders. The Yard Manager is involved with all plant personnel including hiring, employee development, terminations and disciplinary actions.  This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Yard Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager.
 
Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Facilitation of departmental communication and meetings
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Plant Manager
• Conducting cycle-counts
• Practice proper forklift and yard vehicle operation and preventive maintenance
• Management of product rotation
• Maintain yard housekeeping, organization and layout
• Assurance of maximized payloads
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
• Ensuring departmental policy compliance
• Communication with Dispatcher regarding relative issues
• Management of departmental training
• Organization of daily loading sequence
• Department personnel administration
• Yard vehicle maintenance schedule compliance
• Maximization of departmental labor efficiencies
• Minimization of loading errors
• Coordination of DOT stock lots
• Minimization of departmental overtime
• Finished Goods quality inspections
• Management of product conversions
• Confirmation of customer orders (ASN)
• Management of yard organization, layout and map
• Management of L/MH certification programs
• Management of CPU’s and RMA’s
• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
• Promote a positive and transparent work environment
• Ensure proper management of operating supply purchases via the internal PO system or company credit card
   

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Professionalism  and leadership skills
• Familiarity with BOM products
• Time management and organizational skills
• Operating system functions including inventory & order entry procedures
• Communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of all ADS products
• Familiarity with miscellaneous & resale products
• Freight management
• Inventory management
• Receiving procedures
• Mathematical skills
• Knowledge of local shipping regulations
• Forklift & OTR vehicle driving skills

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Vocational or Associates Degree preferred
 

Preferred Experience:

• 3-5 years experience as an ADS Yard Loader
• Supervisory experience 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet
• Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes
• Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
• Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles
   
   

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

 Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.