Scrap Production Manager

Nbutexas; Troy (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a hands-on operations manager to lead non-ferrous production and drive continuous improvement across labor, equipment, and customer service. You will manage daily activities, plan long-term strategies, and align operations with company goals to deliver high-quality results.

The role requires deep scrap-industry experience, strong leadership, and a track record of improving efficiency, safety, and performance across a busy facility.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in the scrap-metal industry.
• 3-5 years of management and supervisory experience.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily non-ferrous operations, including material processing, shipping plans, equipment maintenance, and facility upkeep.
• Develop short- and long-term operational strategies, budgets, financial estimates, and capital needs.
• Monitor performance against operating plans; analyze results, implement corrective actions, and deliver weekly performance reports to leadership.
• Ensure labor efficiency, engineering effectiveness, safety compliance, and strong customer service.
• Hire, train, and develop team members; define roles, responsibilities, and accountability for all direct reports.
• Communicate company goals, progress, and expectations clearly to all staff.
• Work closely with the marketing team to support both immediate and long-range operational objectives.
• Maintain qualified personnel, recommend compensation, and provide ongoing coaching and on-the-job training.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Learning agility

Job description

This role oversees the full scope of non-ferrous operations, ensuring efficient material processing, strong operational performance, and a safe, well-maintained facility. The manager leads day-to-day production, long-term planning, budgeting, and team development while driving continuous improvement across labor, equipment, and customer service. This position requires a hands-on leader with deep scrap-industry experience who can align operations with company goals and deliver consistent, high-quality results.

JOB RESPONSIBILIITES

• Oversee daily non-ferrous operations, including material processing, shipping plans, equipment maintenance, and facility upkeep.
• Develop short- and long-term operational strategies, budgets, financial estimates, and capital needs.
• Monitor performance against operating plans; analyze results, implement corrective actions, and deliver weekly performance reports to leadership.
• Ensure labor efficiency, engineering effectiveness, safety compliance, and strong customer service.
• Hire, train, and develop team members; define roles, responsibilities, and accountability for all direct reports.
• Communicate company goals, progress, and expectations clearly to all staff.
• Work closely with the marketing team to support both immediate and long-range operational objectives.
• Maintain qualified personnel, recommend compensation, and provide ongoing coaching and on-the-job training.

Qualifications Needed

• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable, drug-free, with strong attendance
• Willing and able to learn new skills

Experience Required

• Extensive background in the scrap-metal industry
• 3-5 years of management and supervisory experience

JOB ID: 181184#post

Gina Leposa