Responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operations of a metals recycling facility. This includes overseeing health & safety, environmental compliance, production goals, maintenance, quality control, inter-yard logistics, inventory accuracy, and budget adherence. This role leads supervisors and hourly staff, driving performance through Continuous Improvement and strategic coordination with Commercial, Environmental, and Safety teams.
Operations & Performance
Oversee daily operations and maintenance across departments
Ensure production goals and monthly forecasts are met
Drive facility-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives
Assess equipment and subcontractor effectiveness
Inventory & Quality Control
Maintain accurate, compliant material inventory and documentation
Collaborate with Commercial & Transportation teams on supply flow
Monitor quality specs to prevent customer claims and downgrades
Lead implementation of Quality Control programs
Qualifications
Experience
: 5-10 years in scrap yard or heavy industrial operations
Education
: College degree preferred (business or operations focus ideal)
Skills
:
Strong leadership and analytical skills
Solid grasp of production management and inventory systems
Knowledge of safety, environmental, and quality standards
Intermediate computer literacy (Excel, reporting tools)