General Manager

SA Recycling LLC; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC in southern Texas is seeking a General Manager to drive performance across Commercial Sales, Safety, Environmental, Operations, and Transportation. Ferrous and nonferrous processing experience is required to lead a complex, high-output facility.

The role emphasizes delivering results through strong leadership, cost control, and continuous improvement, managing staff, and coordinating with suppliers and officials.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing fast-paced and diverse operations.
• Strong financial management skills with P&L responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and ability to motivate employees and interact with customers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction and efficient layout of the operation.
• Provide customer service to existing and new suppliers.
• Visit suppliers’ sites to view scrap for sale.
• Ensure staff are trained and know duties and policies.
• Determine inventory levels and requirements.
• Lead safety meetings and daily tailgates.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

We are GROWING! Are you ambitious, strive for excellence, have a desire to be the best, and have a competitive nature? If so, SA Recycling has the opportunity for you. We are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team as a General Manager (GM), in southern TX. You will be expected to achieve positive results in all departments, including Commercial Sales, Safety, Environmental, Operations, and Transportation. Ferrous and nonferrous processing experience are required in this position.

SA Recycling offers professional growth opportunities, a lucrative compensation and bonus structure with a benefits package that includes full health care coverage including dental, vision, and disability plans; a 401k with a company match; paid vacations and holidays; and continuing education and developmental programs. Salary is based upon experience.

Responsibilities of a General Manager:

• Coordinate construction and coordinate efficient layout of the operation.
• Provide customer service to existing and new suppliers.
• Visit suppliers’ sites to view the scrap for sale.
• Works with staff to ensure they are properly trained and know their duties and company policies
• Works with staff to determine inventory levels and requirements.
• Stays current with market trends and pricing
• Leads daily tailgates, safety meetings, and Management Commitment meetings.
• Performs Safety Conversations with employees in the facility to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performs monthly safety inspection
• Leads incident and property damage investigations
• Responsible for reporting and managing work related injuries and safety measurements
• Monitors equipment inspection records to ensure productivity of company assets
• Manages the P&L statement to ensure the profitability of the facility
• Supervise staff to ensure compliance with all State and Federal labor code
• Communicate and interact with management, local officials, public in general
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Qualifications for a General Manager:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• NF processing and production experience required.
• 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in leading fast paced and diverse operations.
• Experience managing a unionized workforce preferred.
• Strong financial management skills/background with P&L responsibilities.
• Advanced organizational and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mentality.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to communicate effectively, interact with customers and suppliers, ability to manage and motivate employees, and promote a strong company culture centered on safety and quality.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Office and Scrap metal yard
• Equipment & Tools: Office equipment, general tools, and training with mobile equipment
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, head turning, bending.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, typing

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.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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