Recycling Plant Operations Manager – Safety & Growth

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance

Employee Recognition Programs

Incentive Plans

Relocation and Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Progress Rail in Albertville, AL, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing activities at the recycling facility, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate with multiple teams to resolve issues and drive efficient production.

The role requires 5+ years of cross-functional manufacturing leadership, Lean experience, and strong financial planning and budgeting skills to meet customer requirements and company goals.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of cross-functional manufacturing experience.
• Strong leadership with executive-level capabilities.
• Lean manufacturing experience and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support for daily production goals.
• Prioritize worker safety and oversee training and equipment.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and engineering for continous improvement.
• Monitor efficiencies and optimize labor utilization.
• Develop long-term capacity and budget planning.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Ensure on-time customer deliveries and adherence to quality.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Lean manufacturing

Financial planning

Scheduling

HR practices

Quality tools

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Progress Rail in Albertville, AL, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing activities at the recycling facility, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate with multiple teams to resolve issues and drive efficient production.

The role requires 5+ years of cross-functional manufacturing leadership, Lean experience, and strong financial planning and budgeting skills to meet customer requirements and company goals.