Plant Operations Manager

United Employment Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Employment Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead daily activities at a high-volume metals processing facility in the United States.

The role oversees production, inventory control, safety, maintenance, quality, and employee development while driving performance and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a strong background in specialty alloys and metal processing operations, with proven leadership in manufacturing, recycling, or heavy industrial

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience within metals recycling, specialty alloy processing, steel, manufacturing, foundry, or other heavy industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of high-temperature alloys, specialty alloys, stainless, nickel-bearing materials, and metal processing operations.
• Hands-on experience with shredding, baling, torching, material handling, and industrial processing equipment.
• Experience managing KPI-driven operations with a focus on safety, production, quality, and inventory performance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; NetSuite experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred, but equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant operations, including receiving, processing, inventory management, shipping, maintenance, and workforce performance.
• Lead metal processing activities including shredding, baling, torching, sorting, and material preparation.
• Establish, monitor, and improve operational KPIs related to productivity, recovery, inventory accuracy, safety, quality, and equipment utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost control, throughput, and profitability.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards.
• Manage inventory accuracy, material traceability, and production reporting through ERP systems.
• Develop supervisors and employees through coaching, accountability, training, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic objectives and long-term growth initiatives.
• Support quality management programs and continuous improvement efforts consistent with ISO standards.

Skills

Leadership

KPI management

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Overview:

A non-ferrous metals processing and recycling organization is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead the daily activities of a high-volume industrial facility. This role is responsible for production, inventory control, safety, maintenance, quality, and employee development while driving operational performance and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in specialty alloys, high-temperature alloys, and metal processing operations, along with proven leadership experience in a manufacturing, recycling, or heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all plant operations, including receiving, processing, inventory management, shipping, maintenance, and workforce performance.
• Lead metal processing activities including shredding, baling, torching, sorting, and material preparation.
• Establish, monitor, and improve operational KPIs related to productivity, recovery, inventory accuracy, safety, quality, and equipment utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost control, throughput, and profitability.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards.
• Manage inventory accuracy, material traceability, and production reporting through ERP systems.
• Develop supervisors and employees through coaching, accountability, training, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic objectives and long-term growth initiatives.
• Support quality management programs and continuous improvement efforts consistent with ISO standards.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of leadership experience within metals recycling, specialty alloy processing, steel, manufacturing, foundry, or other heavy industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of high-temperature alloys, specialty alloys, stainless, nickel-bearing materials, and metal processing operations.
• Hands‑on experience with shredding, baling, torching, material handling, and industrial processing equipment.
• Experience managing KPI-driven operations with a focus on safety, production, quality, and inventory performance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; NetSuite experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred, but equivalent industry experience will be considered.

For additional information:

Kate DiMatteo
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