Metal Recycling Center Operations Manager

K&L Recycling; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

K&L Recycling is seeking a Recycling Center Manager to lead daily operations at our metal recycling facility in Texas. You will oversee material processing, shipping, and customer traffic while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and strong team performance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, excellent communication, and a focus on accuracy in grading, weighing, and documentation. You will manage scheduling, payroll approvals, and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior management experience in recycling, industrial, or operations environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of scrap metal operations and customer service.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to enforce policies and maintain accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations at the Metal Recycling Facility, including material purchasing, processing, shipping, and customer traffic flow.
• Ensure the facility remains clean, organized, and professional at all times.
• Monitor equipment condition, coordinate maintenance needs, and report issues promptly.
• Ensure accurate material grading, weighing, and documentation.
• Prepare materials for shipment and coordinate outbound loads.
• Enforce safety policies and PPE requirements; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct safety meetings and reinforce safe work practices.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise facility employees.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action as required.
• Approve employee timecards and PTO per policy.
• Maintain professional, respectful, and accountable work environment.
• Provide professional customer service and resolve concerns.
• Oversee end-of-day balancing, deposits, and banking procedures.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation related to purchasing and payments.
• Participate in EOS Ninety: meetings, scorecards, rocks and to-dos.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

K&L Recycling is seeking a Recycling Center Manager to lead daily operations at our metal recycling facility in Texas. You will oversee material processing, shipping, and customer traffic while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and strong team performance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, excellent communication, and a focus on accuracy in grading, weighing, and documentation. You will manage scheduling, payroll approvals, and adherence to company policies.