Supervisor 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.

We are looking for a Yard Supervisor to lead all yard operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory handling, product movement, and yard organization. This role provides daily leadership to the Yard team, ensuring safe work practices, efficient loading and unloading, proper equipment use, and accurate inventory management. The Yard Supervisor also oversees yard housekeeping, vehicle maintenance schedules, departmental training, and labor efficiency. This position requires flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, including weekends as needed, and reports directly to the Yard or Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain strict compliance with PPE and support a safe working environment.
• Communicate unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries immediately to the Plant Manager.
• Facilitate departmental communication and meetings.
• Conduct cycle counts and support inventory accuracy.
• Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and scheduling for forklifts and yard vehicles.
• Manage yard housekeeping, organization, layout, and product rotation.
• Coordinate DOT stock lots and confirm customer orders (ASNs).
• Conduct finished goods quality inspections.
• Organize daily loading sequences and ensure maximized payloads.
• Minimize loading errors, overtime, and inefficiencies.
• Manage CPUs, RMAs, product conversions, and departmental administrative tasks.
• Communicate regularly with the Freight Manager on shipping and receiving issues.
• Oversee departmental training, certification programs, and team performance.
• Demonstrate and reinforce ADS Core Values.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience as an ADS Yard Loader (preferred).
• Supervisory experience (preferred).
• Ability to repeatedly lift 75 lbs to a height of 6 feet.
• Ability to stand and move for a minimum of 8 consecutive hours.
• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions for extended periods.
• Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to handle and transport products.
• Ability to twist, bend, reach, squat, and mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and professionalism.
• Knowledge of inventory procedures and operating systems.
• Effective communication and training abilities.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of ADS products.
• Forklift and OTR vehicle operation skills.
• Experience in freight management, receiving procedures, and inventory control.
• Mathematical and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of local shipping regulations.

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), 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.