Operations Manager

Job Description:

Job Duties 

Including, but not limited to: 

 Complete a monthly safety inspection of their facility 

 Conduct safety conversations with employees 

 Monitor production levels as assigned 

 Ensure there is proper labor and supervision coverage for production and maintenance   

 Train employees and supervisors in various ways e.g. one on one, tailgate meetings, and demonstrations  

 Work with various forms of communication e.g. email, bulletins, shipping documents, work assignments, production quotas.  

 Communicate to a workforce in morning tailgate and safety meetings (public speaking) 

 Provide client services in person or over the phone to ensure new metal materials are purchased daily 

 Work with employees and clients to ensure all conflicts and negotiations are handled in professional manner 

 Clean up work area at the end of shift 

 Keep work areas neat and orderly 

 Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions 

 Organizing materials to have more effective use of space 

 Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner 

 Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed 

 Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members. 

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 

 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 

SA Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.