Warehouse Lead (Non-Ferrous)

American-Iron-; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage + benefits + 401k

Tuition scholarship up to $8,500

Career development support

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a Non-Ferrous Retail Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations, boosting productivity and safety. You will coordinate production teams, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement with management input.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and adherence to health and safety standards while supporting scheduling flexibility and collaboration across departments to meet deadlines and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible to work varying schedules including evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes and production teams to maximize production capabilities.
• Coordinate resources to meet target dates with quality requirements.
• Train, assist, evaluate and discipline staff to achieve productivity and quality goals.
• Report technical issues, troubleshoot and follow up on maintenance progress.
• Compile and analyze production data and generate reports when needed.
• Plan formation needs and train/evaluate all employees.
• Implement and enforce health and safety standards and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees andthe ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the yearsevolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metalrecycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing ofsolder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial andmining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, moresustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

What we offer!:

• A competitive annual wage, vacation, benefits and a 401kmatching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
• A dynamic & rewarding work environmentthat is also a lot of fun!

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, the Non-Ferrous Retail Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing and leading day-to-day warehouse operations while ensuring productivity, quality, and compliance with health and safety standards. This individual will support operational planning, coordinate workflow efficiencies, and collaborate with management to drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize processes.

What you're responsible for:

• Manage processes and production teams in order to maximize production capabilities
• Coordinate human and material resources to meet target dates with respect of quality requirements
• Train, assist, evaluate and discipline staff to archive productivity and quality goals, while focusing on constant improvement
• Report technical issues, troubleshoot and follow up on maintenance progress
• Compile and analyze production data, generate reports if necessary
• Plan formation needs and follow up on training and evaluation of all employees
• Implement and enforce health and safety standards and policies

Qualifications

To join our team:

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• High energy with a proactive and hands-on approach
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings and weekends as needed, with occasional after-hours availability by phone
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage timelines effectively
• Proven leadership skills with strong organizational and planning abilities
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or operational environment preferred
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and maintain a results-driven approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong time management skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.