Operations Manager

American Iron and Metal

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of operations management experience in manufacturing, industrial, or recycling sectors
  • Demonstrated leadership in fast-paced, hands-on environments
  • Strong commitment to safety with accountability for safety standards
  • Excellent organizational skills for managing diverse operational priorities
  • Willingness to work on-site and operate heavy equipment as needed
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish (highly preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily production operations to meet quotas and shipment targets
  • Manage inventory accuracy through tracking and reporting
  • Lead safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Supervise and develop team members, handling performance management and training
  • Collaborate with maintenance teams for efficient equipment operation
  • Monitor product handling to ensure operational accuracy
  • Support payroll processes by reviewing timecards and documentation

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and efficiency
  • Engagement with hands-on operations and equipment oversight
  • Potential for teamwork across various departments
  • Bilingual skills valued in a diverse workforce
Full Job Description
Job Description

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, weighing, and storage to ensure accuracy and operational consistency
  • Supporting payroll processes, including reviewing and approving timecards and submitting documentation on time


Qualifications

To join our team:
  • You have 5-10 years of experience in operations management within manufacturing, industrial, or recycling environments
  • You have proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced, hands-on setting
  • You are strong in safety leadership and hold teams accountable to safety standards
  • You are organized and able to manage multiple priorities across operations, staff, and production
  • You are comfortable working on-site and occasionally operating or overseeing heavy equipment
  • You are bilingual in English and Spanish (highly preferred)


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