Senior Operations Manager – Scrap Recycling Leader

BlueScope Recycling and Materials LLC; Delta (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

Job summary

BlueScope Recycling and Materials LLC in the United States seeks an Operations Manager to ensure safe, efficient production across Finished Goods and Shredder Operations, with focus on throughput, quality, and customer commitments.

You will lead leaders, oversee maintenance coordination, and drive actionable improvements. The role demands hands-on experience with heavy equipment, strong safety culture, and data‑driven decision making across yard operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6+ years of experience in scrap, recycling, or heavy industrial operations.
• 4+ years of progressive supervisory or leadership experience.
• Advanced hands-on experience operating and training on heavy equipment.
• Deep understanding of production workflows, material processing, and quality risk management.
• Proven ability to lead leaders, manage complexity, and drive operational results.

Responsibilities

• Ensures site-wide adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Leads planning and execution of production activities across assigned operational areas or shifts.
• Serves as technical and operational authority for heavy equipment operation and training.
• Establishes expectations for operator competency, equipment care, and safe material handling.
• Owns operational KPIs including safety performance, throughput, recovery, quality, and efficiency.
• Coordinates with maintenance, safety, quality, and commercial partners to align priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Data analysis

Operational planning

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Remis ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

BlueScope Recycling and Materials LLC in the United States seeks an Operations Manager to ensure safe, efficient production across Finished Goods and Shredder Operations, with focus on throughput, quality, and customer commitments.

You will lead leaders, oversee maintenance coordination, and drive actionable improvements. The role demands hands-on experience with heavy equipment, strong safety culture, and data‑driven decision making across yard operations.