Supervisor YardAdvanced 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.
Supervisor Yard
US-NY-Waverly
Job ID: 2026-20732
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 looking for a Yard Supervisor to lead all yard operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory handling, product movement, and yard organization. This role provides daily leadership to the Yard team, ensuring safe work practices, efficient loading and unloading, proper equipment use, and accurate inventory management. The Yard Supervisor also oversees yard housekeeping, vehicle maintenance schedules, departmental training, and labor efficiency. This position requires flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, including weekends as needed, and reports directly to the Yard or Plant Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain strict compliance with PPE and support a safe working environment.
- Communicate unsafe conditions, incidents, or injuries immediately to the Plant Manager.
- Facilitate departmental communication and meetings.
- Conduct cycle counts and support inventory accuracy.
- Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and scheduling for forklifts and yard vehicles.
- Manage yard housekeeping, organization, layout, and product rotation.
- Coordinate DOT stock lots and confirm customer orders (ASNs).
- Conduct finished goods quality inspections.
- Organize daily loading sequences and ensure maximized payloads.
- Minimize loading errors, overtime, and inefficiencies.
- Manage CPUs, RMAs, product conversions, and departmental administrative tasks.
- Communicate regularly with the Freight Manager on shipping and receiving issues.
- Oversee departmental training, certification programs, and team performance.
- Demonstrate and reinforce ADS Core Values.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3–5 years of experience as an ADS Yard Loader (preferred).
- Supervisory experience (preferred).
- Ability to repeatedly lift 75 lbs to a height of 6 feet.
- Ability to stand and move for a minimum of 8 consecutive hours.
- Ability to work in varying temperature conditions for extended periods.
- Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to handle and transport products.
- Ability to twist, bend, reach, squat, and mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and professionalism.
- Knowledge of inventory procedures and operating systems.
- Effective communication and training abilities.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Knowledge of ADS products.
- Forklift and OTR vehicle operation skills.
- Experience in freight management, receiving procedures, and inventory control.
- Mathematical and problemsolving skills.
- Understanding of local shipping regulations.
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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