Operations Manager

Alter Trading Corporation; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Disability Insurance

HSA w/ company match

401k w/ company match

Paid Time Off in the First Year

Job summary

Alter Trading Corporation in Clinton, IA is seeking an Operations Manager with metal recycling expertise to lead yard operations, safety, budgeting, and customer interactions. You will oversee ferrous and non-ferrous departments, supervise staff, and drive efficiency and profitability while maintaining ISO/OSHA standards.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will develop plans, train teams, manage expenditures, and collaborate with customers and vendors to ensure smooth daily

Qualifications

• Experience in the Recycled Metals (Scrap Metal) Industry, Strongly Preferred
• 5 years industry experience including supervisory experience
• Must have excellent open communication style to carry out ongoing dialogues in a way that creates trust and confidence within all levels of the company as well as with external vendors and customers
• Preferred Experience: Background in non-ferrous (NF) and ferrous metals, shredders, supervisory or leadership roles, inventory management, equipment operation, or operations/team lead/manager positions
• Ability to travel occasionally to other facilities or customers as needed. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with customers on a regular basis including processing transactions to maintain excellent relationships with both commercial and peddler customers.
• Oversees ferrous, and non-ferrous departments
• Supervises employees including hiring, coaching, discipline, and terminations as necessary
• Ability to grade and price scrap; may issue payment to customers as needed
• Maintains company safety and environmental objectives and standards; maintains ISO and OSHA compliance requirements
• Supervises building and equipment maintenance and replacement needs
• Manages cost and expenditures; takes action to meet or exceed budgeted targets for yard volume, net profit and ROI
• Prepares and monitors annual budgets and monthly operating reports
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned or directed.

Skills

Open communication

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business/management related area

Job description

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Operations Manager

Yard Operations Mgmt Full Time Salary Clinton, IA, US

Alter Trading Company is looking for a Leader with experience in metal recycling who has the ability to inspire and motivate their team.

ABOUT US:

Alter Trading is looking to hire a Manager to lead its Clinton, IA facility. Alter Trading Corporation, a 128+ year old company, with 82+ scrap metal processing facilities throughout the Midwest and Southern region. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal and by giving great customer service.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, responsible for all activities including planning, maintenance, staffing, training and operation associated with the safe and efficient functioning of each facility.

• Interacts with customers on a regular basis including processing transactions to maintain excellent relationships with both commercial and peddler customers.
• Oversees ferrous, and non-ferrous departments
• Supervises employees including hiring, coaching, discipline, and terminations as necessary
• Ability to grade and price scrap; may issue payment to customers as needed
• Maintains company safety and environmental objectives and standards; maintains ISO and OSHA compliance requirements
• Supervises building and equipment maintenance and replacement needs
• Manages cost and expenditures; takes action to meet or exceed budgeted targets for yard volume, net profit and ROI
• Prepares and monitors annual budgets and monthly operating reports
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned or directed.

ABOUT YOU:

• Experience in the Recycled Metals (Scrap Metal) Industry, Strongly Preferred
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, management or other related area, preferred
• 5 years industry experience including supervisory experience.
• Must have excellent open communication style to carry out ongoing dialogues in a way that creates trust and confidence within all levels of the company as well as with external vendors and customers.
• Preferred Experience: Background in non-ferrous (NF) and ferrous metals, shredders, supervisory or leadership roles, inventory management, equipment operation, or operations/team lead/manager positions
• Ability to travel occasionally to other facilities or customers as needed. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license.

ABOUT BENEFITS:

• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• HSA w/ company match
• 401k w/ company match
• Paid Time Off in the First Year

Alter Trading Corporation is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and employee drug and alcohol testing may be required in accordance with applicable law and Company policy. For positions where permitted or required by law, testing may include cannabis (marijuana). Employees may also be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, or other legally authorized testing consistent with Company policy and applicable federal, state, and local laws.