Manager Yard

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is seeking a Yard Manager to supervise shipping, receiving and yard operations at our Wooster, OH facility. You will lead up to 15 yard loaders, ensure safe loading/unloading, inventory control, and preventative maintenance of yard vehicles.

This role requires 40+ hours weekly, including weekends as needed, and close collaboration with the Plant Manager. Key responsibilities include safety compliance, process improvement, coordinating DOT stock, and maintaining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Vocational or Associates Degree preferred.
• Experience in yard/warehouse supervisory roles is a plus.
• Knowledge of inventory controls and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Practice PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
• Facilitate departmental communication and meetings.
• Supervise loading/unloading, shipping/receiving, and yard organization.
• Maintain yard housekeeping, layout, and inventory control.
• Coordinate DOT stock and ensure continuous yard operations.
• Promote a safe and efficient working environment and respond to incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

Inventory software

MS Office

DOT compliance knowledge

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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:

• 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:

• 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 equivalentVocational 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 hoursAbility 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

Company Benefits:

• 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.

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career