Recycling Plant Leader: Safety-Driven Operations

CMC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits coverage

401(k) with 4.5% match

Lifestyle benefit $500 yearly

Bonuses

Life & disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training & advancement opportunities

Job summary

CMC, a Fortune 500® company, is seeking an operations leader who will oversee area activities, including accounting, shipping, receiving, and safety, to drive production and profitability. You will set financial and operational goals, coordinate budgets, and ensure compliance with policies while developing a strong safety culture.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and the ability to manage complex budgets and assets across multiple functions, with opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Must maintain safety and environmental concerns.
• Experience in operations, marketing, or sales in a metal recycling facility is a strong plus.
• Must be able to control budgeted labor and overtime costs and maintain fiscal responsibility.
• Understands and executes accounting policies, working capital, operating profit, and business strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of all areas of operations.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment and maintenance programs.
• Collaborate and develop strong cross-department relationships to hit goals.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and speech.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead in a professional manner toward achieving company performance goals with emphasis on safety, quality and all company standards.
• Direct all activities of the Area including accounting, shipping, receiving, operations, safety and environmental.
• Champion and ensure adherence to CMC’s Guiding Principles, Code of Conduct, Culture, and policies and procedures.
• Establish operational goals, both financial and non-financial, with clear work plans and hold management staff accountable.
• Plan budgets, company assets, labor forecasts and capital expenditures for short-term and long-range production.
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure successful accomplishments of company goals.
• Develop and lead a Safety Culture that is consistent with CMC standards.
• Control inventory dollars and tons by meeting inventory turn standards set forth by the company.
• Provide guidance and direction to staff including hiring, disciplinary action, staff development, goal formulation and performance review.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, minimizing the company’s exposure to adverse outcomes of complaints, litigation, audits and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety Culture

Operations Knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CMC, a Fortune 500® company, is seeking an operations leader who will oversee area activities, including accounting, shipping, receiving, and safety, to drive production and profitability. You will set financial and operational goals, coordinate budgets, and ensure compliance with policies while developing a strong safety culture.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and the ability to manage complex budgets and assets across multiple functions, with opportunities for growth and advancement