Recycling Operations District Manager

Radius Recycling; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. seeks a Recycling Operations District Manager to drive safety, efficiency and profitability across multiple facilities.

You will oversee production, maintenance, inventory control, and environmental compliance while coordinating with regional leadership and the Commercial group. The role requires 5–10 years in steel scrap yard operations, a college degree (preferred), and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations, leadership and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with basic math and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sweeping operations across all departments and ensure safety compliance.
• Manage production forecasts with GM and commercial group to hit facility goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and maintain quality control programs.
• Supervise exempt and hourly staff, and coordinate HR processes as needed.
• Collaborate with maintenance, procurement, and transportation to meet budgets and outages.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Organization

Math skills

Computer literacy

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

General Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Recycling Operations District Manager (RODM) reports directly to the Recycling Operations Regional General Manager (RORGM) or the Recycling Operations General Manager (ROGM) and has a primary focus on driving, guiding, and influencing the support mechanisms that streamline and coordinate the overall operational effectiveness and efficiency of the assigned operations.

The RODM focuses specifically on overall Health & Safety and Environmental compliance; quality control; maintenance and accuracy of all material inventories; coordination of inter-yard transportation of materials; ensuring the facility’s volume quotas are being met by communicating with the Commercial Group; and Continuous Improvement for the facilities, administration, and management of Production and Maintenance employees.

This position operates within flexible parameters. The primary goal is to achieve excellence in all facets of facility and operations management, providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently to decrease accidents and errors and increase profits.

Competitive pay is offered along with medical, dental and vision plans for both the employee and dependents; a 401(k) with company match; Flexible Time Off; and paid holidays.

Essential Functions

Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)

• Supports overall H&S issues within the facility by working closely with the Regional Safety Engineer(s).
• Ensures Environmental compliance in accordance with company, federal and state policies by working closely with the Regional Environmental Manager.
• Monitors H&S programs administered by the H&S department.
• Instructs personnel on Corrective Action Plans following an incident or accident, in accordance with policy.
• Monitors H&S and Environmental Compliance for all assigned locations to report any deficiencies and/or issues to the General Manager, Regional General Manager, H&S Engineer(s), and/or Environmental Manager.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.

Operational Performance & Best Management Practices

• Oversees operations and maintenance in all departments.
• Ensures that negotiated production levels are met and maintained for all departments.
• Forecasts monthly production with the General Manager, in conjunction with the Commercial group, to ensure facility goals are met.
• Spearheads Continuous Improvement for the facility.
• Reviews maintenance procedures and record keeping for all production equipment.
• Investigates, clarifies, validates, tests, and analyzes operational data for accuracy and validity.
• Assesses the effectiveness of transportation and other sub-contractors.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Monitors equipment needs and availability for the facility.

Inventory & Quality Control

• Maintains communication with facility and regional Commercial and Transportation Departments to ensure material purchase quotas are being met for the facilities and material is being transferred or shipped in a timely fashion.
• Maintains accurate material inventories in all facilities, complying with all internal and SOX controls, in conjunction with the regional financial group.
• Monitors assigned yard inventories.
• Ensures that reports of any off‑grade/off‑spec materials are discussed with the supervisor prior to shipment to eliminate quality consumer complaints, avoid downgrades, and prevent claims.
• Ensures all storage of finished goods is done in compliance with internal controls already set in place.
• Implements and maintains an effective, documented Quality Control program focusing on a strong relationship with Commercial and Sales departments.
• Works with internal and customer specs for materials.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Operates facilities within established Operating and CAPEX budgets and makes recommendations on a yearly basis for Capital Expenditures considering equipment condition, environmental necessities, operational needs, ability to sustain business operations, and business growth.

Administrative Management

• Monitors and maintains exempt and/or hourly staff at cost effective and competitive levels.
• Monitors supervisory practices for self and direct reports to ensure compliance with HR policies and union contracts, as applicable.
• Reviews performance of direct reports.
• Interviews prospective management and/or production employees.
• Works with Human Resources personnel to prepare job descriptions.

Special Projects

• Performs other special projects as needed or assigned.

Internal Control Responsibilities

Supports the Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better match the business.

Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Recycling Operations District Manager directly supervises Recycling Operations Facility Managers, FE/NF Managers and/or Supervisors, and union/non‑union hourly staff.

Job Conditions

Workload is cyclical and can present significant time pressures when strict adherence to deadlines is critical. Workload is often reactive and cannot be anticipated or planned for. Many extra hours, including weekend, weekday, and holidays, may be required. Physical operations at metal recycling yards require walking or climbing in active industrial yards with uneven surfaces and out‑of‑the‑way areas. Occasional exposure to inclement weather and travel may be required. Regular overtime is required. Off‑site work involves meeting in person with current or potential customers and visiting other Schnitzer locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5‑10 years previous experience in steel scrap yard operations and familiarity with physical operations and personnel.
• College degree preferred; courses in business/operations management helpful.
• Project management experience or specialized knowledge a plus.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.
• Knowledge of operations, leadership, analytical, organizational, good communication, good mathematical skills, and intermediate computer competency.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of practical problems; deal with many variables and determine a specific course of action.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, up to 6 hours per day. Position requires the individual to stand, walk, and/or otherwise move around a steel scrap yard environment. Some computer work is necessary, requiring visual acuity for close detail work. Must communicate professionally by phone, e‑mail, and in person with all levels of internal personnel and business contacts.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. participates in E‑Verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post‑offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non‑union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law.