Manager Yard

Advanced Drainage Systems • Findlay, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 seeking a Yard Manager for our Findlay, Ohio plant. This role oversees and directs the daily work of Yard personnel involved in shipping, receiving, and handling of product. This position provides leadership and oversight to ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading practices, effective receiving and yard management processes, sound inventory control, proper maintenance of yard equipment, and the consistent reinforcement of a strong safety culture. The Yard Manager may supervise a team of up to 15 Yard Loaders and is involved in all personnel-related activities, including hiring, employee development, and disciplinary actions. This position requires flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, including weekends as needed. The Yard Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

• Professionalism and leadership skills
• Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with BOM products
• Time management and organizational skills
• Operating system functions including inventory & order entry procedures
• Communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Familiarity with miscellaneous & resale products
• Freight management
• Inventory management
• Receiving procedures
• Mathematical skills
• Knowledge of local shipping regulations
• Forklift & OTR vehicle driving skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or Associates Degree preferred
• 3-5 years experience as a Yard or Warehouse Manager
• Supervisory experience
• Experience working in temperature extremes

Responsibilities

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Facilitation of departmental communication and meetings
• Promptly identify, communicate, and address any unsafe work practices or situations.
• Oversees team performance, offering coaching and support to drive continuous improvement.
• Active participant in 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED