Manager Yard

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; Yoakum (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems is seeking a Yard Manager to supervise loading, receiving, and yard operations across a team of up to 15 yard loaders. You will ensure safety, maintain inventory, coordinate with Dispatch, and oversee maintenance and training to maximize efficiency.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will manage 40+ hour work weeks, including weekends as required, and drive continuous improvement in yard organization, policy compliance, and safety program adherence across ADS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; vocational degree preferred.
• 3-5 years experience as an ADS Yard Loader.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Willingness to work 40+ hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead yard crew and oversee loading, unloading, and inventory processes.
• Maintain safety, PPE compliance, and housekeeping.
• Coordinate with Dispatcher and Plant Manager on operations.
• Ensure DOT stock lots and maintenance schedule compliance.

Skills

Professionalism

Leadership

Familiarity with BOM products

Time management

Inventory management

Receiving procedures

Forklift driving

OTR vehicle driving

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent / Vocational or Associates Degree preferred

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

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

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.

EEO Statement

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.