Operations Manager

Alter Trading; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 Corp seeks an Operations Manager to lead the Portage and Waupun facilities, driving safe, efficient operations and strong customer relationships. You will oversee ferrous and non-ferrous departments, hire and coach staff, and ensure compliance with ISO and OSHA standards.

The role requires budget management, cost control and regular reporting. Occasional travel to nearby facilities is expected, with a focus on operational excellence and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 5 years industry experience including supervisory experience.
• Experience in the Recycled Metals industry preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, management or related area.
• Strong open communication style to build trust at all levels.
• Willingness to travel occasionally; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, maintain, staff, train and operate facilities safely and efficiently.
• Interact with customers to maintain relationships with commercial and peddler customers.
• Oversee ferrous and non-ferrous departments.
• Hire, coach, discipline and terminate employees as needed.
• Grade and price scrap; may issue payments to customers as needed.
• Maintain safety and environmental objectives and ISO/OSHA compliance.
• Supervise building and equipment maintenance and replacement needs.
• Manage costs to meet or exceed budgeted targets for yard volume, net profit and ROI.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and monthly operating reports.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Open communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate degree in business or related area

Job description

Operations Manager

Alter Trading Corp - Portage, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

Alter Trading Company is looking for a Leader with experience in metal recycling who has the ability to inspire and motivate their team. This position will support both the Portage and Waupun locations.

ABOUT US:

Alter Trading is looking to hire the next manager for lead its Portage and Waupun, WI facilities. Alter Trading Corporation, a 127+ year old company, with 70+ 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