Assistant Operations Manager

Mid City Scrap; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-City Scrap LLC is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to oversee yard, shredder, and ELV processing, with a hands-on leadership style and focus on safety, production efficiency, and environmental compliance.

This role acts as a bridge between frontline supervisors and the Operations Manager, coordinating priorities, supervising during absences, and ensuring policy execution. The schedule is Monday–Friday 11am–7pm with Saturday on rotation, outdoors in an industrial setting, PPE required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in metal recycling, scrap processing, or heavy industrial ops.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience in yard/shredder/ELV processing.
• MA Hoisting license 2a1c.
• Knowledge of ELV depollution, shredder feed prep, and ferrous/non-ferrous separation.
• Commitment to safety and environmental compliance; OSHA familiarity.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold teams accountable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day yard operations, shredding, and material flow.
• Coordinate daily/weekly production priorities with department Leads.
• Monitor throughput, downtime, and material flow to meet targets.
• Supervise operations in Operations Manager's absence.
• Work with EHS and HR to maintain safety culture and policies.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure environmental compliance for ELV processing and depollution.
• Operate heavy equipment for training and operations as needed.
• Motivate the team to ensure safety, production, and compliance.
• Reinforce PPE use and safe work practices.
• Support implementation of continuous improvement and best practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

ELV depollution knowledge

Shredder feed preparation

Ferrous/non-ferrous segregation

Safety & environmental compliance

OSHA familiarity

Mechanical aptitude

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Education

MA Hoisting license 2a1c

Job description

Description

The Assistant Operations Manager provides direct operational oversight across yard, shredder, and ELV processing while reinforcing safety, production efficiency, environmental compliance, and employee accountability. The Assistant Operations Manager serves as a key link between frontline supervisors and the Operations Manager, ensuring consistent execution of operational plans, policies, and performance expectations. This is an active, hands-on managerial role, leading the team from the yard. The primary schedule for this position will be Monday- Friday, 11am-7pm, Saturday availability is required to adhere to a rotating schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day yard operations, including shredding, downstream and yard material flow.
• Coordinate daily and weekly production priorities with all department Leads.
• Monitor throughput, downtime, and material flow to support production targets and minimize bottlenecks.
• Step in to supervise operations during the Operations Manager's absence.
• Coordinate with EHS Specialist & HR to ensure a strong safety culture, enforce all safety and company polies and procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure environmental compliance related to ELV processing, fluid removal, depollution, stormwater, and housekeeping standards.
• Operate heavy equipment including material handlers, front loaders and others for training purposes and as needed.
• Motivate and engage the team to ensure safety, production and compliance.
• Reinforce proper PPE use, equipment operation, and safe work practices.
• Support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in metal recycling, scrap processing, heavy industrial operations, or a similar environment.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience in a yard, shredder, ELV, or processing operation.
• MA Hoisting license 2a1c
• Strong working knowledge of ELV depollution, shredder feed preparation, and ferrous/non-ferrous segregation.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold teams accountable.
• Familiarity with OSHA and environmental regulations related to recycling operations.
• Mechanical aptitude or experience working alongside maintenance teams.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed outdoors in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Requires standing, lifting, and operating machinery for extended periods.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age.

An offer of U.S. employment by Mid-City Scrap LLC is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Mid City Scrap does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law.