Non-Ferrous Operations Leader | Growth, Safety & KPIs

American-Iron-; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Tuition scholarship

Career development

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a Non-Ferrous Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the non-ferrous division in our Phoenix, AZ facility. You will ensure safe, efficient processing, drive inventory accuracy, and support growth through strong KPI reporting and team development.

You will coach a team, improve workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to sustain high-value operations. This role emphasizes safety, performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in non-ferrous recycling or metals processing.
• Experience grading/sorting non-ferrous metals ( aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel ).
• Proven leadership of warehouse/production/industrial operations teams.
• Ability to develop employees and improve performance.
• Experience managing inventory, metrics, and operational efficiency.
• Safety-focused with a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the non-ferrous warehouse: receiving, sorting, processing, storage.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance with EH&S standards.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and conduct regular audits.
• Develop, track, and report KPIs to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Coach and mentor a team to support engagement and growth.
• Identify and implement workflow/process improvements for better throughput.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align with business objectives.

Skills

Non-ferrous recycling

Team leadership

Inventory management

Safety culture

KPI tracking

Materials sorting

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a Non-Ferrous Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the non-ferrous division in our Phoenix, AZ facility. You will ensure safe, efficient processing, drive inventory accuracy, and support growth through strong KPI reporting and team development.

You will coach a team, improve workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to sustain high-value operations. This role emphasizes safety, performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.