Manager Yard

Advanced Drainage Systems•Buena Vista, VA

2d•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.

Requirements

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
High School Diploma or equivalent
3-5 years experience as an ADS Yard Loader
Supervisory experience
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

Responsibilities

Supervises and directs the work activities of all Yard personnel involved in the shipping, receiving and handling of product.
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.
Supervises a department of up to 15 Yard Loaders.
Involved with all plant personnel including hiring, employee development, terminations and disciplinary actions.
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.