Yard Operations Manager Industrial Materials Processing Base Salary to 125kyear Chicago IL

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

4 weeks PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AllSearch Professional Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Yard Operations Manager for a metal recycling facility in Chicago, IL. The role oversees daily yard operations, safety, maintenance, and personnel management to maximize throughput and profitability.

Candidates should have 3+ years in metal recycling with leadership experience, plus strong safety and environmental compliance. The position offers competitive pay and full benefits in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in metal recycling industry.
• 3+ years leadership and operations management experience.
• Experience managing scrap yard operations, recycling production, or material processing.
• Experience supervising production employees, equipment operators, and yard personnel.
• Strong safety leadership with OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Experience overseeing preventative maintenance programs and equipment repairs.
• Experience with inventory control and material management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in an industrial outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily yard operations to maximize production and efficiency.
• Lead safety programs and promote a zero-incident culture.
• Train employees on procedures and enforce practices.
• Coordinate maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Supervise yard personnel and provide performance feedback.
• Address operational bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard staff as needed.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and environmental policies.
• Support inventory control and material flow.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations management

Safety leadership

Inventory control

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Outdoor industrial work

Job description

Yard Operations Manager - Metal Recycling - Base Salary to 120k/year - Chicago, IL

Our client, a growing metal recycling operation, is seeking a Yard Operations Manager to oversee daily yard operations, production, maintenance, safety, and personnel management. This position is responsible for maximizing operational efficiency, maintaining equipment uptime, leading production teams, and fostering a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all yard safety programs and promote a zero-incident safety culture
• Ensure employees are trained on safety procedures and consistently follow established practices
• Lead daily yard operations to maximize production, throughput, efficiency, and profitability
• Monitor production flow and identify opportunities to eliminate operational bottlenecks
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repairs to maximize equipment uptime
• Supervise, coach, and develop yard personnel, operators, and laborers
• Provide timely performance feedback and foster a culture of accountability and teamwork
• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate corrective actions
• Interview, hire, onboard, and train employees
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company safety policies
• Support inventory control and material flow throughout the recycling facility

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the metal recycling industry required
• 3+ years of leadership and operations management experience required
• Experience managing scrap yard operations, recycling production, or material processing operations
• Experience supervising production employees, equipment operators, and yard personnel
• Strong safety leadership with experience enforcing OSHA and environmental compliance
• Experience overseeing preventative maintenance programs and equipment repairs
• Experience with inventory control and material management
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in an industrial outdoor environment

Compensation:

• This role includes a base salary in the 90k - 120k/year range, plus bonus. Our client also offers Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with up to a 3% company match, four weeks of PTO, and relocation assistance, if applicable.

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Compensation:

$120,000 per year