Warehouse Lead (Non-Ferrous)

American Iron and Metal; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Iron & Metal in Erie, PA is seeking a Non-Ferrous Retail Warehouse Lead to manage daily warehouse operations with a focus on productivity and safety. You will coordinate resources and lead teams to meet production targets in a fast-paced environment.

Join a family-owned, globally recognized leader in metal recycling with extensive opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a dynamic, rewarding work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial or warehouse setting is preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work evenings or weekends as needed and occasional after-hours on call.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations to maximize productivity.
• Coordinate human and material resources to meet targets.
• Train, assess, and discipline staff to maintain productivity and quality.
• Report maintenance issues and follow up on progress.
• Analyze production data and generate reports.
• Ensure health and safety standards are enforced.
• Support operational planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Industrial environment

Quality-minded

Safety-conscious

Time management

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.