Corporate Asset Manager - Military veterans preferred

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.


Corporate Asset Manager

US-OH-Hilliard

Job ID: 2025-19642
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Logistics
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 Corporate Asset Manager to lead our Corporate Asset Team in supporting ADS’s manufacturing network. In this role, you will oversee the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), support the ADS Forklift program, and work closely with the plant teams improving equipment reliability. If you are passionate about maintenance excellence, asset management, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you!

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Asset Team and ensure timely execution of maintenance tasks across all sites
• Oversee the structure and functionality of the CMMS (Maintenance Connection)
• Develop and implement standardized maintenance practices and schedules across manufacturing sites
• Analyze and report maintenance performance metrics to drive improvements
• Promote root cause analysis (RCA) and Lean methodologies to enhance equipment reliability
• Support training and development of plant maintenance teams
• Lead deployment of key ADS programs such as Predictive Oil Analysis, Extruder Screw & Barrel, and Fork Truck programs
• Conduct maintenance audits and provide performance feedback to leadership
• Evaluate plant maintenance structures and recommend improvements
• Manage team hiring and ensure roles are filled with top talent

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance leadership role
• Experience managing remote teams
• Background in plastic extrusion and injection molding preferred
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant environment
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in CMMS systems and MS Office Suite
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical systems knowledge
• Expertise in Lean principles and systematic problem-solving (5 Why, PDCA, A3, etc.)
• Ability to coach and develop team members
• Capable of implementing and sustaining change

Leadership Competencies



EEO Statement

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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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