American Iron and Metal
metal recycling
OperationsManager
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“Operations Manager at American Iron and Metal. Skills: Operations management, Team leadership, Safety culture. Oversee daily yard operations. Oversee daily production operations”
Industry & Context.
Operating heavy equipment, Overseeing heavy equipment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5–10 years operations management, Operations management in manufacturing, Operations management in industrial, Operations management in recycling, Proven experience leading teams, Safety leadership, Organized, Manage multiple priorities, Comfortable working on-site, Occasionally operating heavy equipment, Occasionally overseeing heavy equipment
Nice to Have
Bilingual in English and Spanish
What You'll Do.
Oversee daily yard operations
Oversee daily production operations
Lead a high-performing team
Develop a high-performing team
Meet shipment targets
Manage inventory accuracy
Coordinate with purchasing
Promote a safety culture
Ensure compliance with company requirements
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Manage employee performance
Partner with maintenance teams
Ensure equipment is operating efficiently
Ensure repairs are completed promptly
Monitor product handling
Monitor product weighing
Monitor product storage
Support payroll processes
Submit payroll documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with maintenance teams
Full 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 and the ongoing trust and support of our customers. Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products. We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all. It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence. What we offer: * Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents * Full time permanent position, vacation, benefits and a 401k matching program * The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development * A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun! As the Operations Manager, you will oversee daily yard and production operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity while leading and developing a high-performing team. What you’re responsible for: * Overseeing daily production operations, ensuring quotas, schedules, and shipment targets are met * Managing inventory accuracy, including tracking, reporting, and coordinating with purchasing on materials * Leading and promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all company and regulatory requirements * Supervising, coaching, and developing employees, including scheduling, performance management, and training * Partnering with maintenance teams to ensure equipment is operating efficiently and repairs are completed promptly * Monitoring product handling, weig
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