Manager in Training (MIT)

SA RECYCLING

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Category Management, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Market Trend Analysis, Mathematics, Mobile Plant/Equipment, Multilingual, Negotiation Skills, Office Equipment, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Pricing, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Profit & Loss Statements, Purchasing/Procurement, Shipping/Receiving, Spanish Language, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Operations, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Typing, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
Today
Manager in Training (MIT)

Job Category: Manager Operations Requisition Number: MANAG005076

Posted: April 10, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

San Diego, CA 92113, USA

Description

Training Curriculum & Rotational Duties Throughout the program, you will rotate through and master the following areas:

  • Non-Ferrous Operations: Learning the specifics of identifying, sorting, and processing non-ferrous metals.
  • Yard Operations & Organization: Mastering the standards for organizing materials to maximize space and ensure safe, efficient workflows.
  • Bailer Operations: Gaining technical proficiency in operating and maintaining essential processing equipment.
  • Shipping & Receiving: Managing the flow of materials into and out of the facility, ensuring accurate documentation and logistics.
  • Purchasing & Supplier Relations: Visiting supplier sites to view scrap, negotiating pricing based on current metal market trends, and providing elite customer service.
  • Administrative & Financial Duties: Learning to manage P&L statements, supervise labor code compliance, and perform essential office functions.
Key Learning Objectives

As you progress toward a management role, you will be trained to:

  • Promote Safety: Lead daily tailgates, perform safety conversations, and conduct monthly inspections to ensure a zero-incident environment.
  • Drive Profitability: Identify opportunities to create efficient operations, reduce costs, and manage inventory levels effectively.
  • Lead Teams: Understand how to train staff on company policies and gain the support of the workforce through strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

  • Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
  • Must pass a medical physical and drug test
  • Must pass a background check and credit check
  • Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
  • Preferred - 4-5 Year Management Experience
  • Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
  • Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
  • An understanding of the metal market well enough to negotiate pricing, delivery process, and production demands
  • Possess interpersonal skills to gain support of workforce and clientele when conducting business

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment: Office and Scrap metal yard Equipment & Tools: Office equipment, general tools, and training with mobile equipment Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, head turning, bending Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, typing

Schedule: Mon–Fri: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (or later); Sat: 7:30 am – 12:00 pm (or later)

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About the Company

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SA RECYCLING

SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in North America. SA is a full-service ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycler and is involved, to a lesser extent, in green waste and fiber recycling. Recognized as an industry leader in metal recycling, we operate over 50 recycling facilities located throughout Arizona, California, Nevada & Texas.

Specialties:
Metal Recycling, Iron Ore, Green Waste, and Fiber Recycling

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Waste Management
FOUNDED
2007
WEBSITE
http://www.sarecycling.com