Advanced Drainage Systems
EEO Statement:
Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Manager Yard
US-OH-Findlay
Job ID: 2026-20582
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Pipe Manufacturing
Advanced Drainage Systems
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
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.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
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
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
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
Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Vocational or Associates Degree preferred
Preferred 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
Leadership Competencies
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.
EEO StatementADS 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.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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