Recycling Center Manager

K&L Recycling; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

K&L Recycling is seeking a Recycling Center Manager to lead daily operations at our metal recycling facility in Texas. You will oversee material processing, shipping, and customer traffic while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and strong team performance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, excellent communication, and a focus on accuracy in grading, weighing, and documentation. You will manage scheduling, payroll approvals, and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior management experience in recycling, industrial, or operations environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of scrap metal operations and customer service.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to enforce policies and maintain accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations at the Metal Recycling Facility, including material purchasing, processing, shipping, and customer traffic flow.
• Ensure the facility remains clean, organized, and professional at all times.
• Monitor equipment condition, coordinate maintenance needs, and report issues promptly.
• Ensure accurate material grading, weighing, and documentation.
• Prepare materials for shipment and coordinate outbound loads.
• Enforce safety policies and PPE requirements; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct safety meetings and reinforce safe work practices.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise facility employees.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action as required.
• Approve employee timecards and PTO per policy.
• Maintain professional, respectful, and accountable work environment.
• Provide professional customer service and resolve concerns.
• Oversee end-of-day balancing, deposits, and banking procedures.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation related to purchasing and payments.
• Participate in EOS Ninety: meetings, scorecards, rocks and to-dos.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mission:

K&L Recycling’s mission is to create value for our customers and team members with honesty and integrity, to the benefit of the economy and the environment.

Core Values:

Honesty | Integrity | Respect | Excellence.

Position Summary:

The Recycling Center Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations at a Metal Recycling Facility, including safety, environmental compliance, customer service, personnel management, material processing, and financial controls. This role ensures the facility operates efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with Company policies and EOS (Ninety) expectations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Operations & Facility Management:

• Oversee daily operations at the Metal Recycling Facility, including material purchasing, processing, shipping, and customer traffic flow.
• Ensure the facility remains clean, organized, and professional at all times.
• Monitor equipment condition, coordinate maintenance needs, and report issues promptly.
• Ensure accurate material grading, weighing, and documentation.
• Prepare materials for shipment and coordinate outbound loads.

Safety, Environmental & PPE Compliance:

• Enforce, monitor, and comply with all Company safety policies and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including stormwater and other applicable requirements.
• Conduct safety meetings and reinforce safe work practices.
• Immediately report and investigate accidents, injuries, incidents, and near misses.

Personnel Management & Leadership:

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise facility employees.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action as required.
• Approve employee timecards and paid time off (PPTO) in accordance with Company policy.
• Conduct employee evaluations as required.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and accountable work environment.

Customer Service & Financial Controls:

• Provide professional customer service and resolve customer concerns.
• Ensure accurate payment to customers and proper handling of cash, checks, and other payment methods.
• Oversee end-of-day balancing, deposits, and required banking procedures.
• Maintain proper internal controls and documentation related to purchasing and payments.

EOS / Ninety Participation:

• Participate in the Company’s Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) using the Ninety platform.
• Attend required meetings, maintain scorecards, manage rocks and to-dos, and support Company priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior management experience in recycling, industrial, or operations environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of scrap metal operations and customer service.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to enforce policies and maintain accountability.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to work in Metal Recycling Facility and industrial environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Driving & Record Reporting:

If operating a Company vehicle or personal vehicle for Company business, employees must maintain an acceptable driving record and immediately report any changes in driving status, citations, or license restrictions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

K&L Recycling is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Disclaimer:

This job description describes the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign responsibilities as business needs require.