Supervisor Yard

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 Supervisor 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. This position requires the flexibility to work 40 hours per week and weekends as required. The Yard Supervisor reports directly to the Yard or Plant Manager.

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

• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Plant Manager

• Conducting cycle-counts

• Practice proper forklift and yard vehicle operation and preventive maintenance
• Yard vehicle maintenance schedule compliance

• Coordination of DOT stock lots

• Maintain yard housekeeping, organization and layout

• Finished Goods quality inspections

• Management of product rotation

• Confirmation of customer orders (ASN)

• Communication with Freight Manager regarding relative issues

• Management of departmental training and certification programs

• Organization of daily loading sequence
• Assurance of maximized payloads

• Department personnel administration

• Management of product conversions

• Maximization of departmental labor efficiencies

• Minimization of loading errors

• Management of CPU’s and RMA’s

• Minimization of departmental overtime

• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Professionalism  and leadership skills

• Operating system functions including inventory procedures

• Time management and organizational skills

• Operating system functions including inventory procedures

• Communication and training skills

• Basic computer skills

• Knowledge of all ADS products

• Forklift & OTR vehicle driving skills

• Freight management

•  Inventory management

• Receiving procedures

•  Mathematical skills

• Knowledge of local shipping regulations

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

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), 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.

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

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.