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

AllSearch Professional Staffing Inc.

Chicago, IL
17 days ago

$90,000–$120,000 Per Year

Highlights

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.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Chicago, IL
Industry	Business Services - Other
Salary	$90,000–$120,000 Per Year
Company Size	20 to 49 employees
Year Founded	2002
Website	https://www.allsearchinc.com

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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About Company

AllSearch is one of the leading providers of industrial sales recruiting, manufacturing recruiting, HVAC recruiting, and construction / building product recruitment in the United States today. In complement to our largest practices, we also run long-standing, thriving niche recruitment practices specializing in the areas of both Insurance, and Engineering. Each practice is run by an industry veteran who spent a more than a decade working hands–on within the industry their recruiting practice represents. Talk about inside knowledge! Whether you’re a client looking for premier talent, or a candidate looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we can help you reach your goals. #StepYourJobUp