Scrap Yard Operations Manager NonFerrous Metals Recycling Base Salary to 125kyea
AllSearch Professional Staffing, Detroit, MI, United States
Scrap Yard Operations Manager – Non-Ferrous Metals Recycling – Base Salary to 125k/year – Detroit, MI
Our client, a high-volume metals recycling operation, is seeking a Scrap Yard Operations Manager to lead daily operations within a high-volume non-ferrous processing environment. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring deep expertise in non-ferrous metal grading, purchasing, and yard operations management.
This position is ideal for a candidate who has worked extensively in a non-ferrous scrap yard, understands material value and market pricing, and can lead teams while actively participating in operations.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of a non-ferrous scrap yard, including purchasing, grading, processing, shipping, and inventory control
Accurately grade and purchase non-ferrous materials such as copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and insulated wire
Lead, train, and develop yard personnel in a hands‑on, production‑driven environment
Maintain efficient material flow across inbound, processing, and outbound functions
Operate and oversee equipment including forklifts, balers, skid steers (bobcats), and other yard machinery
Ensure inventory accuracy and proper tracking of inbound/outbound materials
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, peddlers, and commercial/industrial accounts
Monitor market pricing trends to support effective and competitive purchasing decisions
Enforce safety and environmental standards in a high‑traffic industrial setting
Coordinate outbound shipments with logistics providers and downstream consumers
Train staff on grading standards, equipment operation, and yard best practices
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a non-ferrous scrap recycling environment (scrap yard setting required)
Strong, hands‑on experience with non-ferrous metal grading and purchasing (copper, aluminum, brass, stainless, insulated wire) required
Proven ability to operate heavy equipment (forklifts, balers, skid steers/bobcats) in an industrial setting
Leadership experience supervising employees in a high‑volume yard or production environment
Compensation
Base salary to 125k/year
Discretionary bonus opportunity
Health benefits and 401k plan
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Our client, a high-volume metals recycling operation, is seeking a Scrap Yard Operations Manager to lead daily operations within a high-volume non-ferrous processing environment. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring deep expertise in non-ferrous metal grading, purchasing, and yard operations management.
This position is ideal for a candidate who has worked extensively in a non-ferrous scrap yard, understands material value and market pricing, and can lead teams while actively participating in operations.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of a non-ferrous scrap yard, including purchasing, grading, processing, shipping, and inventory control
Accurately grade and purchase non-ferrous materials such as copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and insulated wire
Lead, train, and develop yard personnel in a hands‑on, production‑driven environment
Maintain efficient material flow across inbound, processing, and outbound functions
Operate and oversee equipment including forklifts, balers, skid steers (bobcats), and other yard machinery
Ensure inventory accuracy and proper tracking of inbound/outbound materials
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, peddlers, and commercial/industrial accounts
Monitor market pricing trends to support effective and competitive purchasing decisions
Enforce safety and environmental standards in a high‑traffic industrial setting
Coordinate outbound shipments with logistics providers and downstream consumers
Train staff on grading standards, equipment operation, and yard best practices
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a non-ferrous scrap recycling environment (scrap yard setting required)
Strong, hands‑on experience with non-ferrous metal grading and purchasing (copper, aluminum, brass, stainless, insulated wire) required
Proven ability to operate heavy equipment (forklifts, balers, skid steers/bobcats) in an industrial setting
Leadership experience supervising employees in a high‑volume yard or production environment
Compensation
Base salary to 125k/year
Discretionary bonus opportunity
Health benefits and 401k plan
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