Manager Yard - Military veterans preferred

2025-04-23
Advanced Drainage Systems
Other

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  employee   contract


Brazil
Indiana
47834
United States

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-IN-Brazil

Job ID: 2025-19221
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: 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 looking for a Yard Manager to join our team! In this role, you will supervise and direct Yard personnel in shipping, receiving, and handling products. You will provide leadership in loading/unloading techniques, yard organization, inventory control, vehicle maintenance, and safety. If you are passionate about logistics and team management, we would love to hear from you!

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure PPE compliance and maintain a safe work environment
  • Facilitate departmental communication and meetings
  • Report unsafe conditions or injuries to the Plant Manager
  • Conduct cycle-counts
  • Operate and maintain forklifts and yard vehicles
  • Manage product rotation and yard housekeeping
  • Maximize payloads and minimize loading errors
  • Coordinate DOT stock lots and minimize departmental overtime
  • Inspect finished goods quality
  • Confirm customer orders (ASN)
  • Manage yard layout and organization
  • Oversee L/MH certification programs and CPU/RMA management
  • Promote ADS CORE VALUES and a positive work environment
  • Manage operating supply purchases

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Vocational or associate’s degree preferred
  • 3-5 years’ experience as a 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

Skills & Competencies

  • Professionalism and leadership
  • Familiarity with BOM products
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Inventory and order entry procedures
  • Communication and basic computer skills
  • Knowledge of ADS products and local shipping regulations
  • Forklift and OTR vehicle driving skills

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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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