Manager Yard

Advanced Drainage Systems•Plain Township, OH

About The Position

The Yard Manager supervises and directs Yard personnel involved in shipping, receiving, and product handling. The role provides leadership and direction for loading and unloading techniques, receiving procedures, yard organization, inventory handling and control, yard vehicle maintenance, and workplace safety. A Yard Manager generally supervises up to 15 Yard Loaders and works with plant personnel on hiring, employee development, terminations, and disciplinary actions. The position requires flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required, and reports directly to the Plant Manager. The position oversees yard operations, personnel administration and training, inventory and product quality, vehicle maintenance, and compliance with departmental policies and safety practices. It also supports a positive, transparent work environment and ensures operating supplies are managed through the internal purchase order system or company credit card.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Professionalism and leadership skills.
Familiarity with BOM products.
Time management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of operating system functions, including inventory and order entry procedures.
Communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of ADS products.
Familiarity with miscellaneous and resale products.
Freight management knowledge.
Inventory management knowledge.
Knowledge of receiving procedures.
Mathematical skills.
Knowledge of local shipping regulations.
Forklift and OTR vehicle driving skills.
Ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet.
Ability to stand and remain mobile for at least 8 continuous hours.
Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods in temperature extremes.
Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
Full range of body motion, including twisting, bending, reaching, and squatting, and ability to mount and dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
Flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or associate degree.
3–5 years of experience as an ADS Yard Loader.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
Facilitate departmental communication and meetings.
Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts, or injuries to the Plant Manager.
Conduct cycle counts.
Practice proper forklift and yard vehicle operation and preventive maintenance.
Manage product rotation.
Maintain yard housekeeping, organization, and layout.
Assure maximized payloads.
Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.
Ensure departmental policy compliance.
Communicate with the Dispatcher regarding relevant issues.
Manage departmental training.
Organize the daily loading sequence.
Administer department personnel, including hiring, employee development, terminations, and disciplinary actions.
Ensure compliance with the yard vehicle maintenance schedule.
Maximize departmental labor efficiencies and minimize departmental overtime.
Minimize loading errors.
Coordinate DOT stock lots.
Perform finished goods quality inspections.
Manage product conversions.
Confirm customer orders (ASN).
Manage yard organization, layout, and map.
Manage L/MH certification programs.
Manage CPUs and RMAs.
Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES.
Promote a positive and transparent work environment.
Ensure proper management of operating supply purchases through the internal PO system or company credit card.