Metal Recycling Ops Leader - Multi-Site Performance

Gilder Search Group; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k with match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Leadership impact

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a Recycling Operations Manager to oversee multiple metal recycling and scrap facilities in Attleboro, MA. You will drive production, safety, quality, and profitability while coordinating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to meet targets.

The role requires 5+ years in metal recycling or similar industrial operations, with leadership of large teams and strong emphasis on safety and compliance. Travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in steel scrap, metal recycling operations or adjacent industries.
• Experience leading teams in industrial operations, recycling operations, scrap processing, or metal processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for multiple metal recycling and scrap processing facilities.
• Drive production volume, material quality, safety, operational efficiency, and profitability goals across locations.
• Partner with Commercial and Transportation teams to support material flow, purchasing, logistics, shipping, and production requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and cost reduction.
• Oversee heavy equipment, preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and capital improvement needs.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and adherence to procedures.
• Lead quality control to meet customer specifications.
• Maintain Health & Safety, Environmental, EHS, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze KPIs, production targets, costs, and facility performance for optimization.
• Manage facilities within budgets and capital plans.
• Recruit, develop, and manage Facility Managers and production teams.
• Collaborate with HR on staffing and compliance with policies.
• Travel between facilities and attend meetings as needed.

Job description

Gilder Search Group seeks a Recycling Operations Manager to oversee multiple metal recycling and scrap facilities in Attleboro, MA. You will drive production, safety, quality, and profitability while coordinating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to meet targets.

The role requires 5+ years in metal recycling or similar industrial operations, with leadership of large teams and strong emphasis on safety and compliance. Travel between sites is expected.